Perry High School

1,478 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Perry High School, located at 1307 North Ave in Perry, Georgia, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Houston County School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive learning environment that balances academic rigor with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. It caters to a diverse student body, striving to prepare them for post-secondary success through a blend of core curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and career-technical education pathways.

Beyond the classroom, Perry High School maintains a strong emphasis on school spirit and community engagement. The school features an active athletics program—home of the Panthers—alongside numerous clubs, fine arts programs, and leadership organizations. By prioritizing both academic achievement and student involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their community and the broader workforce.

1,478

Total Students

80.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	784
Hispanic	96
Black	507
Asian	10
Two or More	78
American Indian	3

White
784 (53.0 %)
Black
507 (34.3 %)
Hispanic
96 (6.5 %)
Two or More
78 (5.3 %)
Asian
10 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Houston County
Phone:	(478)988-6298
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,072
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 421

Grade 10 379

Grade 11 359

Grade 12 319