Serving 887 students in grades 6-12, Perry Career Academy - 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 53% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For's student population of 887 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
887 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2178 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
67%
36%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
53%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)94.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For's ranking?
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For is ranked #2178 out of 2,192 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 39% GA state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For?
The graduation rate of Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For is 53%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For?
887 students attend Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For?
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For offer ?
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For part of?
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For is part of Clayton County School District.
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