Perry High School is a high school in Perry, Georgia, United States. The school serves Perry, Georgia. It is part of the Houston County School District. The two feeder schools are Perry Middle School and Mossy Creek Middle School. The mascot of Perry High School is the Panther. The school's colors are maroon and gold.
Serving 1,615 students in grades 9-12, Perry High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Perry High School serves the southwest part of Perry, GA, covering an area of approximately 220.8 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 14 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Perry High School's student population of 1,615 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,615 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perry High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry High School is 0.60, 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
#702 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Panther Pride
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry High School's ranking?
Perry High School is ranked #702 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Perry High School often compared to?
Perry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Veterans High School, Houston County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry High School?
The graduation rate of Perry High School is 91%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Perry High School?
1,615 students attend Perry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Perry High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perry High School?
Perry High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perry High School offer ?
Perry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry High School part of?
Perry High School is part of Houston County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
My name is Paul Smith. I have a tenth grader in in Perry high. We have been in this school district for about 5 years now. It's been a daily struggle with this school system to get anything done for our special needs teen! I'm at the end of my rope with the lack of teachers in this system's ability to Do Their Job!! Every year... we have an IEP meeting to discuss our child's needs and every year... we feel like we are getting smoke blown up our butt about everything they are going to do for our child... and every year... it's the same disappointment for him and us as his parents! The teachers always say one thing and do another! And their is never any accountability for their lack of ability to follow the state-mandated IEP! And or the IEP gets rewritten and changed to benefit the teaching staffs needs rather than the child! Every year... the school administration talks a big speech about how they want to see the kids grow and be more involved and take control of their education... and every year they make it harder and harder for the struggling student who try's so hard to be successful to do so! When a student try's to get help or get the opportunity to correct the mistakes they have made on a test or quiz and they are turned away, how do you expect them to react??? This is just one small example of what we are dealing with each and every day! It's a wonder to me as a concerned parent, how you have any child actually graduate and retain any information as they are just pushed through the system to make the school's numbers look good? Or they are simply pushed to the side in the hopes that they give up and quit.This is all truth you need to not only hear, but you need to address as well for the sake of our children! Sent from my iPad Paul And Siobahn Smith.
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