Georgia public high school · Savannah-Chatham County

Beach High School

3001 Hopkins St, Savannah, GA 31405. 167 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 37.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Savannah-Chatham County Chatham County
37.8%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)22.2 pts below Georgia (60%)
7.4%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)10.4 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
86.9%4-year graduation rate (2025)About the same as Georgia
903Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
15.5%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)34.6 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 85% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 51.3% of graduates to college. Beach High School sends 37.8%, 14 points fewer than expected.

The path from Beach

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 23.4%Georgia private college 3.6%Out-of-state college 4.2%Georgia technical college 6.6%Career credential, working 7.2%Working, not in college 43.1%Not found in Georgia records 12%

    Share of the 167 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: Bethune-Cookman University, Bryant & Stratton College-Albany, North Carolina A & T State University, Shaw University, South Carolina State 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
    Georgia Southern University954%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Savannah Technical College947%$3,457$38,126—
    Albany State University730%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    Kennesaw State University650%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Savannah State University535%$7,542$44,180$26,000

    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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher7.4%
    Associate degree2.1%
    Certificate or other credential22.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet12.2%
    No credential, not enrolled55.3%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher3.6%
    Associate degree5.1%
    Certificate or other credential10.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.6%
    No credential, not enrolled76.9%

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

College-going over time

20%30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202338%
Beach High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

54%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
18%Needed remedial English
14.6%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
15.5Average 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

Black80%
Hispanic11%
White4%
Multiracial3%
Asian1%
85%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
6.6%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy (0.4 mi, 29.8% to college) · Savannah Arts Academy (1.5 mi, 85.7% to college) · Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School (1.8 mi, 64.3% to college) · Jenkins High School (3.0 mi, 56.7% to college) · Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School (3.1 mi, 77.6% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureBeachSavannah-Chatham CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)37.8%50.2%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)86.9%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)903—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)15.5%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Beach High School graduates go to college?
37.8% of the Class of 2024 at Beach High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Beach High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Beach High School graduates are Georgia Southern University, Savannah Technical College and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Beach High School?
Beach High School has a four-year graduation rate of 86.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Beach High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
7.4% of Beach High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.