Enrollment
1,615
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Perry, GA
Perry High School
Federal NCES profile for Perry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130288001222
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Perry, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perry High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perry High School
Perry High School is a large high school in Perry, Georgia, enrolling 1,615 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Georgia schools and 40% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,615 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #126.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 513 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 38 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students) and Northside High School (1,949 students) alongside Perry High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Perry High School compares
Perry High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 39% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,615 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,615
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
204
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 38 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
African American 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Perry High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston County, which includes Perry High School.
$13,206
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 52.2%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Perry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Perry High School
How many students attend Perry High School?
Perry High School has 1,615 students enrolled. It is a high school in Perry, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry High School is 20.2:1, which is 40% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry High School?
37.3% of students at Perry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry High School?
The largest demographic group at Perry High School is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Perry, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry High School?
Perry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perry High School rank among public schools in Perry?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Perry, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Perry on the city page.
Is Perry High School a good school?
Perry High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides Perry High School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.
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