Atkinson County High School
145 Rebel Ln, Pearson, GA 31642. 108 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 44.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 80% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 53% of graduates to college. Atkinson County High School sends 44.4%, 9 points fewer than expected.
The path from Atkinson County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 28.7%Georgia private college 0.9%Out-of-state college 0.9%Georgia technical college 13.9%Career credential, working 19.4%Working, not in college 14.8%Not found in Georgia records 21.3%Share of the 108 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Arkansas State University-Newport. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt South Georgia State College 14 22% $7,405 $39,798 $13,750 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College 12 42% — $35,184 — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 8 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 Valdosta State University 4 45% $10,804 $52,334 $23,000 Coastal Pines Technical College 3 53% $395 $35,445 — 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.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
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
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy (12.4 mi, 48% to college) · Coffee County High School (16.0 mi, 53.4% to college) · Clinch County High School (19.7 mi, 38% to college) · Lanier County High School (23.8 mi, 47.9% to college) · Berrien High School (24.4 mi, 52.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Atkinson County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Atkinson County | Atkinson County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 44.4% | 44.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 95.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,033 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 60.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Atkinson County High School graduates go to college?
- 44.4% of the Class of 2024 at Atkinson County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Atkinson County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Atkinson County High School graduates are South Georgia State College, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Atkinson County High School?
- Atkinson County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 95.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Atkinson County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 4.7% of Atkinson County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
