Georgia public high school · Berrien County

Berrien High School

500 E Smith Ave, Nashville, GA 31639. 176 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 52.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.

52.3%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)7.7 pts below Georgia (60%)
13.2%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)4.6 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
96.7%4-year graduation rate (2025)9.5 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,048Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
66.2%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)1.6 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
50.7%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)0.7 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from Berrien

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 27.3%Georgia private college 5.7%Out-of-state college 2.8%Georgia technical college 16.5%Career credential, working 27.3%Working, not in college 8.5%Not found in Georgia records 11.9%

    Share of the 176 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: Auburn University, Southern New Hampshire University, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, University of Florida, University of Miami. (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
    Wiregrass Georgia Technical College2442%—$35,184—
    Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College1940%$6,874$41,999$18,363
    Valdosta State University1545%$10,804$52,334$23,000
    Georgia Military College935%$18,466$42,152$10,500
    Georgia Southern University354%$16,785$59,167$20,568

    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

    Bachelor's or higher13.2%
    Associate degree11.5%
    Certificate or other credential44.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet10.9%
    No credential, not enrolled19.5%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher24%
    Associate degree12.3%
    Certificate or other credential28.6%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.5%
    No credential, not enrolled30.5%

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

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202352%
Berrien High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

2.6%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
2.6%Needed remedial English
25.6%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

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

White70%
Black12%
Hispanic11%
Multiracial6%
Asian1%
85%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
10.1%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center (2.1 mi, 49.9% to college) · Cook High School (10.1 mi, 54% to college) · Lanier County High School (15.9 mi, 47.9% to college) · Tift County High School (22.1 mi, 55.1% to college) · Valdosta High School (24.2 mi, 54.3% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureBerrienBerrien CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)52.3%52%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)96.7%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,048—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)50.7%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Berrien High School graduates go to college?
52.3% of the Class of 2024 at Berrien High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Berrien High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Berrien High School graduates are Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Valdosta State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Berrien High School?
Berrien High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Berrien High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
13.2% of Berrien High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.