Perry Middle School

1,164 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Perry Middle School, located at 495 Perry Parkway in Perry, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Houston County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the academic rigor of high school. It emphasizes student growth through a balanced curriculum that incorporates core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to develop both the intellectual and social-emotional needs of its adolescent student body.

Beyond the classroom, Perry Middle School places a strong focus on community engagement and school spirit. By providing various clubs, athletic programs, and service-oriented initiatives, the school encourages students to become active, responsible members of the Perry community. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the faculty and staff work to instill foundational skills and a passion for lifelong learning, ensuring that each student is equipped to meet the challenges of their transition to Perry High School and beyond.

1,164

Total Students

72.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	626
Hispanic	70
Black	391
Asian	14
Two or More	58
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
626 (53.8%)
Black
391 (33.6%)
Hispanic
70 (6.0%)
Two or More
58 (5.0%)
Asian
14 (1.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Houston County
Phone:	(478)988-6285
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	845
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 6 399

Grade 7 392

Grade 8 373