Baker County High School
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw, Newton, GA 39870. 21 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 28.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Baker County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 14.3%Georgia private college 4.8%Out-of-state college 4.8%Georgia technical college 4.8%Career credential, working 9.5%Working, not in college 33.3%Not found in Georgia records 28.6%Share of the 21 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 Baptist College. (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 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 2 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 Andrew College 1 43% $23,067 $42,330 $12,000 Georgia Southwestern State University 1 33% $10,170 $55,890 $18,250 South Georgia Technical College 1 59% $1,166 $34,912 — 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: Mitchell County High School (7.8 mi, 47.6% to college) · Baconton Community Charter School (12.0 mi, 53.3% to college) · Pelham High School (17.4 mi, 54.2% to college) · Monroe High School (19.9 mi, 50.7% to college) · Westover High School (20.6 mi, 63.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Baker County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Baker County | Baker County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 28.7% | 28.7% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 100% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 823 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | — | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Baker County High School graduates go to college?
- 28.7% of the Class of 2024 at Baker County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Baker County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Baker County High School graduates are Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Andrew College and Georgia Southwestern State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Baker County High School?
- Baker County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 100%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Baker County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 4.5% of Baker County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
