Perry School District

205 W Bridge St
Perry, KS 66073
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Perry School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 800 students in Perry School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Perry School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
800 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Perry School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#223 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
31%
27%
32%
30-34%
31%
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
23%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
85%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,529 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,074 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,529
$16,295
Spending / Student
$14,074
$17,212

Best Perry School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lecompton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
626 Whitfield St
Lecompton, KS 66050
(785) 887-6343
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Perry Lecompton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Lecompton Rd
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5124
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Perry-lecompton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
408 Lecompton Rd
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5159
Gr: 5-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Perry School District?
Perry School District manages 3 public schools serving 800 students.
What is the rank of Perry School District?
Perry School District is ranked #226 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perry School District?
85% of Perry School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perry School District?
Perry School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Perry School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,074 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 800 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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