Serving 882 students in grades 8-12, Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 882 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 35% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For's student population of 882 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 97% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
882 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2080 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
26%
18%
Black
68%
36%
White
3%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
93%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For's ranking?
Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For is ranked #2080 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For?
The graduation rate of Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For is 35%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For?
882 students attend Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For?
Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For offer ?
Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For part of?
Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For is part of Clayton County School District.
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