Perry Middle School, Perry GA - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Perry Middle School

Perry Middle School serves the middle grades in a county seat that sits at the crossroads of I-75 and US 41 in Middle Georgia, where the school draws from a growing community anchored by Robins Air Force Base, agricultural processors, and a revitalizing downtown. The school enrolls roughly 1,100 students across grades 6 through 8, with a racially mixed population: slightly more than half the students identify as white, with a substantial share identifying as Black, and smaller populations of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. About three-fifths of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic composition of Houston County households.

Academically, the school's proficiency profile is uneven across subjects and grades. In mathematics, eighth-grade performance stands notably higher than the younger grades, with sixth-grade and seventh-grade math proficiency both sitting below the midpoint. English language arts shows similarly mixed results, with sixth grade near the midpoint, seventh grade substantially below it, and eighth grade near the midpoint again. Eighth-grade science proficiency is notably lower than the other core subjects, and eighth-grade social studies sits near the midpoint. The pattern suggests that students tend to show stronger proficiency by eighth grade in math and ELA, though science represents a weaker area even at that grade level.

This variability across grades and subjects may reflect differences in instructional focus, student readiness, or the cumulative effects of academic support over the three-year span of middle school. A parent exploring the school might want to ask about the school's approach to supporting students in the earlier grades and whether there are targeted interventions in science. The absence of data on special education enrollment and English learner populations limits a fuller picture of how the school serves students with distinct instructional needs, so families with students in these categories may want to inquire directly about those programs.

Perry Middle School is part of Houston County Schools, a district in active growth. The county has been investing in new school construction to manage enrollment increases, opened a new primary school in 2023, and is building an additional middle school to relieve capacity pressures. The district reduced its property tax rate in 2024 and has secured recurring sales tax revenue for facility upgrades. A new STEM and Career Academy is under construction and is expected to open in 2027, offering a new pathway option for high school students across the district. These investments reflect a district deliberately building infrastructure to match its expanding population.

The housing market in Perry has appreciated modestly and remains affordable relative to state and national medians. Rental options are available, and median household income is roughly in line with national norms. The community itself is in the early-to-middle phase of revitalization, with downtown amenities, new restaurants, and residential growth on the outskirts. Families relocating to the area will find a school that is navigating academic performance across a range of student needs in a district that is expanding intentionally to serve its growth.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 652%

School 52% · District 44% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▲ 20 pts above state median

Grade 749%

School 49% · District 44% · ▲ 5 pts above district

▲ 15 pts above state median

Grade 868%

School 68% · District 56% · ▲ 11 pts above district

▲ 25 pts above state median

English language arts

Grade 655%

School 55% · District 49% · ▲ 5 pts above district

▲ 19 pts above state median

Grade 744%

School 44% · District 46% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▲ 9 pts above state median

Grade 851%

School 51% · District 48% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▲ 16 pts above state median

Science

Grade 842%

School 42% · District 39% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 16 pts above state median

Social studies

Grade 850%

School 50% · District 48% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 19 pts above state median

This schoolHouston County, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income37%Higher-income63%26 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income37%Higher-income67%30 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income53%Higher-income80%27 pp gap

Grades 3-8Lower-income42%Higher-income70%28 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income33%Higher-income58%24 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income36%Higher-income69%33 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income47%Higher-income79%33 pp gap

Grades 3-8Lower-income38%Higher-income69%31 pp gap