Georgia public high school · Bartow County

Adairsville High School

519 Old Highway 41 Nw, Adairsville, GA 30103. 297 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 46.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.

46.5%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)13.5 pts below Georgia (60%)
18.6%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)0.8 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
99%4-year graduation rate (2025)11.8 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,054Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
45.7%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)18.9 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
63.2%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)13.2 pts above Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 49% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 63.1% of graduates to college. Adairsville High School sends 46.5%, 17 points fewer than expected.

The path from Adairsville

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 30.6%Georgia private college 6.1%Out-of-state college 4.4%Georgia technical college 5.4%Career credential, working 1%Working, not in college 35.7%Not found in Georgia records 16.8%

    Share of the 297 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Jacksonville State University, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Case Western Reserve University, Charleston Southern University, Fayetteville State University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Kennesaw State University3250%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia Highlands College2820%$5,521$46,880$13,500
    Georgia Northwestern Technical College1349%$4,043$39,355$7,491
    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus794%$12,028$114,210$19,500
    Shorter University745%$18,008$51,757$25,000

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher18.6%
    Associate degree5.9%
    Certificate or other credential7.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet10.3%
    No credential, not enrolled57.8%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher17.1%
    Associate degree5.6%
    Certificate or other credential11.6%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.2%
    No credential, not enrolled62.5%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202346%
Adairsville High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

13.1%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
0.9%Needed remedial English
25.3%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
20.8Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White79%
Hispanic10%
Black6%
Multiracial4%
Asian1%
49%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
23.2%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Sonoraville High School (9.1 mi, 49.1% to college) · Cass High School (9.7 mi, 47% to college) · Model High (10.6 mi, 66.6% to college) · Calhoun High School (11.3 mi, 58.2% to college) · Gordon Central High School (12.3 mi, 40.3% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Bartow County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureAdairsvilleBartow CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)46.5%46.9%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)99%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,054—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)63.2%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Adairsville High School graduates go to college?
46.5% of the Class of 2024 at Adairsville High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Adairsville High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Adairsville High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Georgia Highlands College and Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Adairsville High School?
Adairsville High School has a four-year graduation rate of 99%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Adairsville High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
18.6% of Adairsville High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.