Georgia public high school · Fulton County

Banneker High School

6015 Feldwood Rd, College Park, GA 30349. 343 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 39.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.

39.7%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)20.3 pts below Georgia (60%)
12%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)5.8 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
84.6%4-year graduation rate (2025)2.6 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
868Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
16%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)48.6 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
23.2%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)26.9 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 100% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 46.4% of graduates to college. Banneker High School sends 39.7%, 7 points fewer than expected.

The path from Banneker

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 25.1%Georgia private college 2.6%Out-of-state college 8.5%Georgia technical college 3.5%Career credential, working 7.6%Working, not in college 31.8%Not found in Georgia records 21%

    Share of the 343 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: Alabama State University, Tuskegee University, Bethune-Cookman University, Lane College, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. (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
    Georgia State University2451%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Savannah State University1735%$7,542$44,180$26,000
    Kennesaw State University1650%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Atlanta Technical College1156%$2,240$37,957$10,500
    Albany State University630%$14,511$44,975$21,750

    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 higher12%
    Associate degree4.6%
    Certificate or other credential24.1%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet17.3%
    No credential, not enrolled42%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher10.7%
    Associate degree3.7%
    Certificate or other credential7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet2.5%
    No credential, not enrolled76%

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

College-going over time

30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202340%
Banneker High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

55.1%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
23.5%Needed remedial English
20.8%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
17.3Average 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

Black91%
Hispanic6%
Multiracial2%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
4%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Hapeville Charter Career Academy (1.2 mi, 51.5% to college) · Global Impact Academy (3.2 mi, 78.1% to college) · Skyview High School (3.3 mi, 13.9% to college) · Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) (4.5 mi, 47.3% to college) · North Clayton High School (4.8 mi, 45.2% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureBannekerFulton CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)39.7%70.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)84.6%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)868—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)23.2%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Banneker High School graduates go to college?
39.7% of the Class of 2024 at Banneker High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Banneker High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Banneker High School graduates are Georgia State University, Savannah State University and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Banneker High School?
Banneker High School has a four-year graduation rate of 84.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Banneker High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
12% of Banneker High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.