Houston County High School vs. Perry High School
Should you attend Houston County High School or Perry High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Houston County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Perry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 2,051 students in grades 9-12, Houston County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,051 students
1,615 students
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
87 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#392 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#702 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
54%
Graduation Rate
95%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
514
424
Grade 10 Students
530
464
Grade 11 Students
510
391
Grade 12 Students
497
336
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
31%
34%
% White
41%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%