Benjamin E. Mays High School
3450 Benjamin E Mays Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331. 266 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 51.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.
100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; Benjamin E. Mays High School sends 51.8%, 5 points more than expected.
The path from Benjamin E. Mays
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 31.2%Georgia private college 2.6%Out-of-state college 12.4%Georgia technical college 5.6%Career credential, working 7.5%Working, not in college 25.9%Not found in Georgia records 14.7%Share of the 266 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: Alabama A & M University, Anderson University, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Tuskegee University, The University of Alabama. (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 Georgia State University 24 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 16 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Albany State University 12 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Atlanta Technical College 12 56% $2,240 $37,957 $10,500 Clayton State University 6 38% $8,868 $54,701 $25,250 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: D. M. Therrell High School (2.5 mi, 44.3% to college) · Frederick Douglass High School (2.8 mi, 38.2% to college) · Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School (3.4 mi, 78.1% to college) · Fulton Leadership Academy (3.7 mi, 53.4% to college) · B.E.S.T Academy (4.0 mi, 34.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Atlanta Public Schools attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Benjamin E. Mays | Atlanta Public Schools | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 51.8% | 61% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 88.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 936 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 33.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Benjamin E. Mays High School graduates go to college?
- 51.8% of the Class of 2024 at Benjamin E. Mays High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Benjamin E. Mays High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Benjamin E. Mays High School graduates are Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Benjamin E. Mays High School?
- Benjamin E. Mays High School has a four-year graduation rate of 88.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Benjamin E. Mays High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 13% of Benjamin E. Mays High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
