For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 787 students in Perry County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Perry County, MS are Sand Hill School, Richton High School and Perry Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sand Hill School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39455 Hwy 63 North
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 881-8012
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 881-8012
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Richton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Elm Avenue
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Perry Central Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 8th Ave. South
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3226
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3226
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Perry County Alternative Center
Alternative School
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Perry County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Perry County, MS include Sand Hill School, Richton High School and Perry Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Perry County?
4 public middle schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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