- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Perry, GA
Perry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Perry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130288001238
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Perry, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Perry Middle School held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.3 → 83.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+49 students YoY 130288001238 · Perry, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,164 enr · 17.9:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston County High School (2,051 students)
Perry Middle School held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.3 → 83.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Perry Middle 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
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,615 students
- This school
Perry Middle School
1,164 students
What this shows Perry Middle School reports 1,164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Middle School compares
Perry Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,164 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,164
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
199
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
African American 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Perry Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Middle 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
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Middle School
How many students attend Perry Middle School?
Perry Middle School has 1,164 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Perry, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,070 (2022-23) → 1,119 (2023-24), nearly flat (+49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry Middle School?
38.9% of students at Perry Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Perry Middle School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Perry, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Middle School?
Perry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Perry?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Middle School ranks #5 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 Middle 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.