- Perry Meridian High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Decatur Central High School (647 vs. 450).
- Perry Meridian High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Decatur Central High School (191 vs. 0).
- Perry Meridian High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Decatur Central High School (313 vs. 168).
- Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Decatur Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Perry Meridian High School (1,160 vs. 1,045).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Perry Meridian High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Decatur Central High School (561 vs. 476).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Perry Meridian High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Decatur Central High School (647 vs. 450).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Perry Meridian High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Decatur Central High School (191 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Perry Meridian High School reported a higher students per counselor than Decatur Central High School (397.8:1 vs. 365:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
27 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Decatur Central High School
$12,193.02
Perry Meridian High School
$13,764.89
Local revenue share
Decatur Central High School
30.1%
Perry Meridian High School
27.1%
State revenue share
Decatur Central High School
49%
Perry Meridian High School
58.6%
Federal revenue share
Decatur Central High School
20.9%
Perry Meridian High School
14.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Decatur Central High School
36%
Perry Meridian High School
28.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Marion County
$63,450
Marion County
$63,450
Poverty rate
Marion County
15.1%
Marion County
15.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Marion County
34.1%
Marion County
34.1%
Unemployment rate
Marion County
4.2%
Marion County
4.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.