For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,371 students in Perry County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, IN are Tell City Jr-sr High School, Perry Central Jr-sr High School and Cannelton Elementary & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Perry County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perry Central Jr-sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tell City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 12th St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3131
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Perry Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18677 Old Sr 37
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5121
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5121
Gr: 7-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Cannelton Elementary & High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 S 3rd Street
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-3296
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-3296
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, IN include Tell City Jr-sr High School, Perry Central Jr-sr High School and Cannelton Elementary & High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perry County?
3 public high schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Perry County include: Perry Central Jr-sr High School vs. Tell City Jr-sr High School, Cannelton Elementary & High School vs. Tell City Jr-sr High School, Tell City Jr-sr High School vs. Perry Central Jr-sr High School
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