Georgia public high school · Houston County

Perry High School

1307 North Ave, Perry, GA 31069. 348 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 66.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.

66.1%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)6.1 pts above Georgia (60%)
22.9%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)5.1 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
94.8%4-year graduation rate (2025)7.6 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,066Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
82.5%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)17.9 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
57.4%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)7.3 pts above Georgia (50%)
Our read

66% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 57.5% of graduates to college; Perry High School sends 66.1%, 9 points more than expected.

The path from Perry

How we measure this
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    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 39.7%Georgia private college 4.9%Out-of-state college 6.3%Georgia technical college 15.2%Career credential, working 7.5%Working, not in college 17.8%Not found in Georgia records 8.6%

    Share of the 348 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

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    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Central Georgia Technical College4845%$8,881$37,095$9,500
    Middle Georgia State University2726%$11,448$48,459$18,000
    Georgia Southern University2654%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Georgia Southwestern State University1133%$10,170$55,890$18,250
    Fort Valley State University1039%$12,421$41,857$26,738

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

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    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher22.9%
    Associate degree7.8%
    Certificate or other credential25.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet11.8%
    No credential, not enrolled31.7%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher27.8%
    Associate degree8.8%
    Certificate or other credential13.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.3%
    No credential, not enrolled46.4%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202366%
Perry High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

17.3%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
4.7%Needed remedial English
32.1%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
21.5Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White53%
Black34%
Hispanic7%
Multiracial5%
Asian1%
66%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
19.4%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Houston County High School (6.6 mi, 75% to college) · Veterans High School (7.3 mi, 72.9% to college) · Peach County High School (10.8 mi, 62.5% to college) · Warner Robins High School (11.8 mi, 58.2% to college) · Northside High School (12.4 mi, 50.5% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Houston County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasurePerryHouston CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)66.1%65.2%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)94.8%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,066—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)57.4%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Perry High School graduates go to college?
66.1% of the Class of 2024 at Perry High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Perry High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Perry High School graduates are Central Georgia Technical College, Middle Georgia State University and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Perry High School?
Perry High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Perry High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
22.9% of Perry High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.