PERRY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
PERRY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Perry County School District school district, located in NEW AUGUSTA, MS with about 236 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, PERRY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PERRY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is located in New Augusta, Mississippi, and serves as a key educational institution within the Perry County School District. Committed to the academic and personal development of students in the middle grades, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of secondary education while fostering essential critical thinking and social skills.
Beyond academics, PERRY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes community engagement and school spirit. The administration and faculty work collaboratively to provide students with extracurricular opportunities that encourage well-rounded growth, including athletics, clubs, and various student-led organizations. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians, ensuring that families remain connected to district resources, calendars, and academic progress reports as they work together to support student success.
For more information, contact PERRY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 964-3226 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW AUGUSTA, MS 39462
(601) 964-3226
http://www.perry.k12.ms.us
PERRY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEW AUGUSTA, MS with about 236 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Perry County School District
- Total Students:
- 236
- Teachers:
- 21.89
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 236 students
- White
- 68.6%
- Black or African American
- 27.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.