Bacon County High School
1190 Us Highway 1 S, Alma, GA 31510. 144 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 43.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Bacon County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 30.6%Georgia private college 2.1%Out-of-state college 2.8%Georgia technical college 7.6%Career credential, working 20.1%Working, not in college 13.9%Not found in Georgia records 22.9%Share of the 144 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: Western Governors University, Independence Community College, University of Alaska Fairbanks. (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 22 22% $7,405 $39,798 $13,750 Coastal Pines Technical College 9 53% $395 $35,445 — Georgia Southern University 8 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 University of Georgia 4 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Valdosta State University 3 45% $10,804 $52,334 $23,000 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.
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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: Appling County High School (17.4 mi, 50.8% to college) · Pierce County High School (18.9 mi, 57.7% to college) · Ware County High School (22.8 mi, 53.5% to college) · Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy (23.6 mi, 48% to college) · Coffee County High School (23.8 mi, 53.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Bacon County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Bacon County | Bacon County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 43.1% | 43.1% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,008 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 37.2% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Bacon County High School graduates go to college?
- 43.1% of the Class of 2024 at Bacon County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Bacon County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Bacon County High School graduates are South Georgia State College, Coastal Pines Technical College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Bacon County High School?
- Bacon County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Bacon County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 15.6% of Bacon County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
