- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130288001222
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 36
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+106 students YoY
Perry High School grew from 1,478 students in 2022-23 to 1,584 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 80.7 → 83.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+106 students YoY 130288001222 · Perry, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,615 enr · 20.2:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston County High School (2,051 students)
Perry High School grew from 1,478 students in 2022-23 to 1,584 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 80.7 → 83.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Perry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston County
Houston County High School
2,051 students
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,949 students
- Veterans High
Veterans High School
1,940 students
- Warner Robins
Warner Robins High School
1,812 students
- This school
Perry High School
1,615 students
- Perry Middle S
Perry Middle School
1,164 students
What this shows Perry High School reports 1,615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry High School compares
Perry High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Houston County reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,615 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,478 (2022-23) → 1,584 (2023-24), up 106.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.