Perryton High School (Ranked Top 30% for 2024) - Perryton, TX (2024)

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1102 S Jefferson St
Perryton, TX 79070

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Rating

:

8/

10

Top 30%

Tel: (806) 435-3633

Serving 630 students in grades 9-12,Perryton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Graduation Rate

    : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • Overall Testing Rank

    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency

    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency

    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Perryton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category

Attribute

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Graduation Rate

Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

School Overview

Perryton High School's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

630 students

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Gender %

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Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Perryton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The diversity score of Perryton High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#1653 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

n/a

Asian

n/a

5%

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Hispanic

73%

53%

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Black

n/a

13%

White

26%

26%

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Hawaiian

n/a

n/a

Two or more races

1%

3%

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All Ethnic Groups

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Perryton High School (Ranked Top 30% for 2024) - Perryton, TX (14)

Diversity Score

0.40

0.64

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

90%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

56%

57%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

1%

4%

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School District Name

Perryton ISD School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perryton High School's ranking?

Perryton High School is ranked #1653 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).

What is the graduation rate of Perryton High School?

The graduation rate of Perryton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.

How many students attend Perryton High School?

630 students attend Perryton High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Perryton High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Perryton High School?

Perryton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Perryton High School offer ?

Perryton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Perryton High School part of?

Perryton High School is part of Perryton ISD School District.

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school to Perryton High School is Ludi Pena Martin Accelerated Education Center (1.3 miles away)

The nearest middle school is Perryton J High School (0.5 miles away)

The nearest elementary school is Edwin F Williams Int (0.5 miles away)

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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Miles

Grades

Students

Edwin F Williams Int

(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:

9/

10

Top 20%

Grades: 4-5 | 277 students 0.5 miles 902 Sw 19th
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3436

0.5

4-5

277

James L Wright Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:

7/

10

Top 50%

Grades: 1-3 | 435 students 0.5 miles 1702 S Grinnell St
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-2371

0.5

1-3

435

Perryton J High School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:

7/

10

Top 50%

Grades: 6-8 | 455 students 0.5 miles 510 S Eton
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3601

0.5

6-8

455

Perryton Kinder

Grades: PK-K | 233 students 0.6 miles 410 S Eton St
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3436

0.6

PK-K

233

Ludi Pena Martin Accelerated Education Center

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:

7/

10

Top 50%

Grades: 9-12 | 22 students 1.3 miles 605 N Main
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 434-0389

1.3

9-12

22

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Graduation Rate

    : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank

    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency

    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency

    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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