Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Perry’s public schools score below 79% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
In Perry, 41% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Perry, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Perry’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 47% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida (the state reports Perry’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,127 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Taylor County Elementary School, then Taylor County Middle School, then Taylor County High School. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Point of Grace Christian (private) and Next Generation (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Perry’s grade
C−: better than 21% of Florida school districts, #565 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Perry, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Perry
Taylor County Pre-K
Grades PK · 148 students
Kindergarten in Perry
Taylor County Primary School
Grades K–2 · 574 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Perry
Taylor County Primary School
Grades K–2 · 574 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Perry
Taylor County Primary School
Grades K–2 · 574 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Perry
Taylor County Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 545 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Perry
Taylor County Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 545 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Perry
Taylor County Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 545 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Perry
Taylor County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 503 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Perry
Taylor County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 503 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Perry’s public schools are run by Taylor County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Perry vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Perry’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Perry | C− | Taylor County |
Every school in Perry
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Taylor County Jail Services and Taylor Paec Virtual Franchise).
Questions about Perry’s schools
Are Perry’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Perry children attend score below 79% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #565 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 24%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Perry in?
Taylor County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,524 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Perry kids go to high school?
Taylor County High School, with 639 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Perry’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in Taylor County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Perry spend per student?
$15,127 in Taylor County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Perry?
Yes: Point of Grace Christian (religious, grades PK–12, 327 students) and Next Generation (religious, grades K–12, 48 students).
Parents talk
What Perry families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Perry → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.