Georgia public high school · Richmond County

Butler High School

2011 Lumpkin Rd, Augusta, GA 30906. 160 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 43.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.

43.2%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)16.8 pts below Georgia (60%)
3.7%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)14.1 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
78.3%4-year graduation rate (2025)8.9 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
842Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
—AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
34.8%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)15.2 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Butler

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 17.5%Georgia private college 4.4%Out-of-state college 8.8%Georgia technical college 12.5%Career credential, working 1.3%Working, not in college 41.3%Not found in Georgia records 14.4%

    Share of the 160 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: Claflin University, Southern New Hampshire University, Broward College, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, Delaware 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
    Augusta Technical College1936%$7,427$37,887$6,881
    East Georgia State College1014%$6,673$41,785$11,525
    Georgia Military College535%$18,466$42,152$10,500
    Augusta University448%$12,017$52,071$20,000
    Albany State University330%$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 higher3.7%
    Associate degree3.7%
    Certificate or other credential5.6%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet11.8%
    No credential, not enrolled75.2%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher9.1%
    Associate degree4.5%
    Certificate or other credential6%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.8%
    No credential, not enrolled76.5%

    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%20072009201120132015201720192021202343%
Butler High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

35.4%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
12.5%Needed remedial English
8.4%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

Black88%
Hispanic6%
White4%
Multiracial2%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School (1.8 mi, 64.1% to college) · Josey High School (2.6 mi, 25.8% to college) · Glenn Hills High School (3.0 mi, 29.9% to college) · Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School (3.8 mi, 77.6% to college) · Academy of Richmond County High School (3.8 mi, 54% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureButlerRichmond CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)43.2%46.8%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)78.3%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)842—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)34.8%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Butler High School graduates go to college?
43.2% of the Class of 2024 at Butler High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Butler High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Butler High School graduates are Augusta Technical College, East Georgia State College and Georgia Military College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Butler High School?
Butler High School has a four-year graduation rate of 78.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Butler High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
3.7% of Butler High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.