Below Average
#1980 of 2,268 schools in GA
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for
High School · Clayton County · Jonesboro, GA
A Clayton County high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
137 Spring St, Jonesboro, GA 30236
- Math 3% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 7% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 35.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 5% across the 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 6% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,867
Median home value
$219,700
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,488 | Compare → |
| Elite Scholars Academy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–12 | 2.2 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| Mundy's Mill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,618 | Compare → |
| Riverdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,299 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clayton County
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #40 of 66
- District spending per student
- $14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for is listed in Clayton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for is a public high school in Jonesboro, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 1,064 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,980 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for
What grades does Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for serve?
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for?
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for has an enrollment of approximately 1,064 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for rank in GA?
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for ranks #1,980 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for's MySchoolScout rating?
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for a charter school?
No, Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for a Title I school?
No, Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for?
86.7% of students at Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.9%
- Phone
- (770) 515-7601
- 4-Year Graduation
- 35.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30236)
- 51,784
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30236; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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