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Perry County

Kentucky · Public School District
10
Schools
3,593
Students
$15,620
Per-Pupil Spend
+9% nat'l
69.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
95.8%
Graduation Rate
+9.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Perry County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 3,593 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,620 is near the national average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (10)
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Learning Academy09–1218
Perry County Central High School09–12877
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Buckhorn SchoolKG–12310
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,620Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
14%
State
61.0%
Local (property tax)
14.3%
Federal
24.7%

State funding accounts for 61% 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
10
Schools
3,593
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.8%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.8% graduation rate — 9.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Perry County?
Perry County has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,593 students.
What is the graduation rate for Perry County?
The graduation rate is 95.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Perry County spend per student?
Perry County spends $15,620 per pupil — 9% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Perry County?
70% of students in Perry County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Perry County?
No, Perry County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Perry County serve?
Perry County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Perry County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Perry County is 37/100. 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.