Best Public Schools in Zip Code 31069

Schools in zip code 31069 (Perry, Georgia) serve approximately 5,963 students across eight schools in the Houston County School District, including six elementary schools (two of which are primary schools for PK-2), one middle school, and one high school.

For families, the standout elementary options are Kings Chapel Elementary School and Langston Road Elementary School, both ranking in the 80th percentile statewide and posting proficiency rates well above district and state averages in nearly every subject. Perry Middle School is arguably the most impressive school in the area, ranking in the 83rd percentile with near-perfect proficiency in Algebra I (99%) and HS Physical Science (98.9%), despite serving a student body with a 72.59% free/reduced lunch rate. At the high school level, Perry High School ranks in the 70th percentile with a 94.8% graduation rate and exceptional Biology proficiency (84.5% vs. 47.2% statewide), though its US History scores (14.2%) lag significantly behind state averages. In contrast, Morningside Elementary School and Tucker Elementary School serve higher-poverty populations (100% and 94.86% free/reduced lunch respectively) and consistently score below district averages, with Morningside spending the most per student ($15,460) yet achieving the lowest academic results.

The primary school model—with Langston Road Primary School and Matt Arthur Primary School feeding into Langston Road Elementary—appears to build strong early foundations, as both primary schools boast excellent attendance rates (8.4% and 8.8% chronic absenteeism). Chronic absenteeism is notably lower at the elementary level (8-9% for top performers) but rises to 16-17% at the secondary schools. While spending doesn't correlate with outcomes, the data shows a clear socioeconomic achievement gap, with schools serving lower-poverty populations outperforming their higher-poverty counterparts. Overall, Perry's schools generally exceed state averages, with particular strengths in math and science, though US History performance at the high school and rising absenteeism at secondary levels warrant attention.