Perry County Schools, Mississippi

Perry County Schools is a unified school district in Perry County, Mississippi, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 8,021 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 524 sq mi (1,357 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
8,021 ± 472
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Perry County
Land area
524 sq mi (1,357 km²)
Median household income
$45,612 ± $8,388
Median home value
$97,800 ± $29,715
Water area
2.81 sq mi (7.29 km²)
State
Mississippi
Census code (GEOID)
2803570
Coordinates (central point)
31.124768, -89.003495

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Perry County Schools, largest first

  1. Beaumont (town)822 people
  2. New Augusta (town)590 people
  3. Runnelstown (CDP)325 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Forrest County Schools16 mi west
  2. Richton School District16 mi north
  3. Petal School District19 mi northwest
  4. Greene County School District23 mi east
  5. Stone County School District24 mi south
  6. George County School District28 mi southeast
  7. Jones County School District35 mi north

These share a boundary with Perry County Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Perry County Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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