Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For

137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,064 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 37%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,064 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 47% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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 1,064 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,064 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 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 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2189 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
37%
5%
40%
3%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
31%
19%
Black
64%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
47%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
59%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 #2189 out of 2,204 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 37% 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 47%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For?
1,064 students attend Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
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 17:1, which is higher 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,064 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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