Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for

Summary:

Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for is a public high school located in Jonesboro, Georgia, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 925 students. The school is part of the Clayton County School District, which is ranked 168 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Perry Career Academy has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Georgia, with rankings between 395-445 out of 410-458 high schools over the past 5 years. This is reflected in its 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas, with only 6.9% of students proficient in American Literature and Composition, compared to 42% statewide and 24.2% in the district. Additionally, Perry Career Academy has had consistently low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 34.5% to 50.5% over the past 5 years, which are much lower than the state and district averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 90.49% to 92.97% over the past 3 years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Perry Career Academy to the nearby schools in the Clayton County district, it is clear that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance. For example, Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts, which is just 3.74 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates and a 100% graduation rate, ranking among the top 30 high schools in Georgia. The data indicates that Perry Career Academy is in need of targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues that are hindering student success, and with the right strategies and resources, the school could potentially make significant strides in improving academic outcomes and graduation rates for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-12

137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236

(770) 515-7601

District: Clayton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
445^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,897

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 1,064

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.6%

Hispanic:

30.7%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for ranks worse than 97.2% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 12 ranked high schools in the Clayton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (63.6%), Hispanic (30.7%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for is 17.4, which is the 4^th best among 12 high schools in the Clayton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for employs 61 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for is $5,897, which is the lowest among 12 high schools in the Clayton County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for 445^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for in the ranking list.)

Clayton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton County 168^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2019	4.37	433^rd	438	1.1%
2021	9.43	395^th	410	3.7%
2022	4.74	428^th	429	0.2%
2023	6.19	431^st	442	2.5%
2024	5.28	445^th	458	2.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	18	316	3	94	2	1	6	440
2019	17	659	9	226	3	2	18	934
2020	22	622	13	240	3	0	26	926
2021	28	621	15	227	1	1	18	911
2022	25	599	9	230	0	0	19	882
2023	19	645	12	237	2	0	10	925
2024	17	677	17	327	1	0	25	1064

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	440	32.0	13.7	99.3
2019	934	36.8	25.3	92.9
2020	926	52.1	17.7	93
2021	911	65.1	13.9	93
2022	882	73.1	12.0	n/a
2023	925	58.1	15.9	90.5
2024	1064	61.0	17.4	86.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	440	32.0	13.7	99.3
2019	934	36.8	25.3	92.9
2020	926	52.1	17.7	93
2021	911	65.1	13.9	93
2022	882	73.1	12.0	n/a
2023	925	58.1	15.9	90.5
2024	1064	61.0	17.4	86.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$305 (3.0%)	$9,794 (97.0%)	$10,099
2019	$339 (5.7%)	$5,558 (94.3%)	$5,897

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 433^rd of 438 High schools	Ranks 431^st of 442 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for)	4.3	6.7	2.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Clayton County)	29.4	21.8	7.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for)	0.8	0.6	0.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Clayton County)	18.3	15.1	3.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for)	3.8	4.4	0.6%
End of Course Biology (Clayton County)	28.6	23.3	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for)	3.4	3	0.4%
End of Course United States History (Clayton County)	32.4	23.5	8.9%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	934	925	1%
African American	659	645	2.1%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	9	12	33.3%
Hispanic	226	237	4.9%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	17	19	11.8%
Two or More Races	18	10	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.9%	90.5%	2.4%

Schools Near Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for	Public	6-12	137 Spring St	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 515-7601	1,064	61	17.4	86.7%	17 (1.6%)	677 (63.6%)	327 (30.7%)	17 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.3%)	5.3	445^th of 458 public high schools	2.8%		6.2	431^st of 442 public high schools	2.5%	14	6.9	3.0	3.8	1.3								$5,897	$339	$5,558
Jonesboro High School	Public	9-12	7728 Mount Zion Blvd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2855	1,488	84	17.6	73.4%	47 (3.2%)	1,031 (69.3%)	325 (21.8%)	37 (2.5%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (2.9%)	25.8	323^rd of 458 public high schools	29.5%		19.8	348^th of 442 public high schools	21.3%	25	19.9	19.7	36.7	17.9								$7,633	$488	$7,145
Elite Scholars Academy School	Public	6-12	7923 Fielder Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 472-2823	726	39	18.6	36.9%	8 (1.1%)	472 (65.0%)	115 (15.8%)	100 (13.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.9%)	95.9	5^th of 458 public high schools	98.9%		95.6	4^th of 442 public high schools	99.1%	1	89.1	93.8	92.1		96.5	95.8	98.2	93.9	88.1	96.5	94.7	$8,032	$321	$7,711
Mundy's Mill High School	Public	9-12	9652 Fayetteville Rd	Jonesboro	30238	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 817-3000	1,618	89	18.1	79.1%	18 (1.1%)	1,279 (79.0%)	257 (15.9%)	23 (1.4%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	34 (2.1%)	28.7	302^nd of 458 public high schools	34.1%		31	284^th of 442 public high schools	35.7%	18	24.9	13.8	23.9	45.6								$7,486	$573	$6,913
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	160 Roberts Dr	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2905	1,299	73	17.7	83.4%	14 (1.1%)	948 (73.0%)	279 (21.5%)	25 (1.9%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.2%)	25.4	325^th of 458 public high schools	29.0%		27	305^th of 442 public high schools	31.0%	20	26.3	29.0	22.4	27.8								$8,009	$527	$7,482
Mount Zion High School	Public	9-12	2535 Mount Zion Pkwy	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2940	1,174	69	17.0	71.3%	16 (1.4%)	779 (66.4%)	319 (27.2%)	28 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.6%)	19.4	367^th of 458 public high schools	19.9%		16.2	369^th of 442 public high schools	16.5%	2	20.6	18.1	21.8	23.3								$8,082	$675	$7,407
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts	Public	9-12	2580 Mount Zion Pkwy	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2785	468	35	13.3	45.3%	8 (1.7%)	350 (74.8%)	75 (16.0%)	18 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	87.4	30^th of 458 public high schools	93.4%		82.8	36^th of 442 public high schools	91.9%	6	69.7	88.5	60.6	69.2								$8,570	$327	$8,243
Charles R. Drew High School	Public	9-12	6237 Garden Walk Blvd	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2700	1,665	96	17.3	90.7%	18 (1.1%)	972 (58.4%)	591 (35.5%)	40 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (2.5%)	21.4	349^th of 458 public high schools	23.8%		19.4	351^st of 442 public high schools	20.6%	2	20.8	17.9	22.7	29.1								$7,558	$621	$6,937
Utopian Academy for the Arts High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2299 Old Rex Marrow Road	Morrow	30260	Clayton County	Clayton County	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(470) 446-1070	258	13	19.8	43.8%	2 (0.8%)	235 (91.1%)	15 (5.8%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	22.9	340^th of 458 public high schools	25.8%					(n/a)	30.2	5.9	34.0	14.0
Lovejoy High School	Public	9-12	1587 McDonough Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2920	2,030	103	19.7	75.3%	29 (1.4%)	1,660 (81.8%)	262 (12.9%)	18 (0.9%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	52 (2.6%)	20.2	358^th of 458 public high schools	21.8%		16.7	367^th of 442 public high schools	17.0%	9	25.8	15.6	17.9	24.5								$7,312	$475	$6,837

Frequently Asked Questions about Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for

How many students attend Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,064 students attended Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for.

Is Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for a good school?

Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for ranks in the bottom 2.8% of Georgia high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for?

Students at Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for are 64% African American, 31% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% Asian.

What district is Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for in?

Clayton County

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