Georgia public high school · Cobb County

Allatoona High School

3300 Dallas Acworth Hwy Nw, Acworth, GA 30101. 434 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 75.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.

75.6%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)15.6 pts above Georgia (60%)
43.7%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)25.9 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
94%4-year graduation rate (2025)6.7 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,074Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
79%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)14.4 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
63.5%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)13.5 pts above Georgia (50%)
Our read

29% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 69.7% of graduates to college; Allatoona High School sends 75.6%, 6 points more than expected.

The path from Allatoona

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 46.1%Georgia private college 4.6%Out-of-state college 13.1%Georgia technical college 11.8%Career credential, working 3.5%Working, not in college 10.4%Not found in Georgia records 10.6%

    Share of the 434 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: The University of Alabama, University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, Tusculum College, Brigham Young 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 University11450%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Chattahoochee Technical College5145%$5,227$41,955—
    Georgia State University1451%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Georgia Highlands College1220%$5,521$46,880$13,500
    University of Georgia1089%$13,636$77,246$15,623

    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 higher43.7%
    Associate degree4.1%
    Certificate or other credential11.1%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet15.9%
    No credential, not enrolled25.3%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher36.2%
    Associate degree4.1%
    Certificate or other credential11.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.4%
    No credential, not enrolled45.1%

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

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202376%
Allatoona High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

17.9%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
2%Needed remedial English
47.9%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
22.2Average 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

White56%
Black19%
Hispanic15%
Multiracial6%
Asian4%
29%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
23.4%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: North Paulding High School (4.9 mi, 69.9% to college) · North Cobb High School (5.1 mi, 70.1% to college) · Harrison High School (5.6 mi, 83.5% to college) · East Paulding High School (6.7 mi, 55.9% to college) · Kennesaw Mountain High School (6.9 mi, 76.7% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureAllatoonaCobb CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)75.6%68.3%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)94%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,074—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)63.5%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Allatoona High School graduates go to college?
75.6% of the Class of 2024 at Allatoona High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Allatoona High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Allatoona High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Allatoona High School?
Allatoona High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Allatoona High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
43.7% of Allatoona High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.