Bowdon High School
504 W College St, Bowdon, GA 30108. 95 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 43.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 40% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 66.1% of graduates to college. Bowdon High School sends 43.2%, 23 points fewer than expected.
The path from Bowdon
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 20%Georgia private college 1.1%Out-of-state college 4.2%Georgia technical college 17.9%Career credential, working 14.7%Working, not in college 25.3%Not found in Georgia records 16.8%Share of the 95 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: Jacksonville State University, Lindsey Wilson College, Middle Tennessee State 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 West Georgia Technical College 16 40% $2,469 $41,700 $8,672 University of West Georgia 11 44% $11,787 $54,320 $20,750 University of Georgia 4 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Kennesaw State University 2 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 1 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 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: Mt. Zion High School (7.5 mi, 40.1% to college) · Carrollton High School (10.6 mi, 61.2% to college) · Central High School (11.1 mi, 59% to college) · Bremen High School (14.3 mi, 72.7% to college) · Haralson County High School (15.7 mi, 38.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Carroll County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Bowdon | Carroll County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 43.2% | 50.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 97.2% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,067 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 54.3% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Bowdon High School graduates go to college?
- 43.2% of the Class of 2024 at Bowdon High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Bowdon High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Bowdon High School graduates are West Georgia Technical College, University of West Georgia and University of Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Bowdon High School?
- Bowdon High School has a four-year graduation rate of 97.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Bowdon High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 12.7% of Bowdon High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
