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Perry Township Schools

Indiana · Public School District
17
Schools
16,222
Students
$13,927
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
70.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Perry Township Schools is a public school district in Indiana serving 16,222 students across 17 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,927 is near the national average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (17)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy06–06620
Perry Meridian Middle School07–081,292
Southport 6th Grade Academy06–06643
Southport Middle School07–081,194
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Perry Meridian High School09–122,350
Southport High School09–122,355
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,927Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
26%
State
58.3%
Local (property tax)
25.7%
Federal
16.0%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
16,222
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Perry Township Schools?
Perry Township Schools has 17 public schools, serving a total of 16,222 students.
What is the graduation rate for Perry Township Schools?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Perry Township Schools spend per student?
Perry Township Schools spends $13,927 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Perry Township Schools?
71% of students in Perry Township Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Perry Township Schools?
No, Perry Township Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Perry Township Schools serve?
Perry Township Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Perry Township Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Perry Township Schools is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.