Cairo High School
455 5Th St Se, Cairo, GA 39828. 257 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 57.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.
90% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 49.7% of graduates to college; Cairo High School sends 57.2%, 8 points more than expected.
The path from Cairo
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 30.4%Georgia private college 1.9%Out-of-state college 5.8%Georgia technical college 19.1%Career credential, working 8.9%Working, not in college 19.1%Not found in Georgia records 14.8%Share of the 257 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: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Warner University, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College, Florida Gateway College. (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 Southern Regional Technical College 46 30% — $35,123 — Valdosta State University 16 45% $10,804 $52,334 $23,000 Georgia Southern University 11 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 9 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 Kennesaw State University 8 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 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: Thomas County Central High School (13.8 mi, 59% to college) · Thomasville High School (13.8 mi, 54.6% to college) · Bainbridge High School (16.7 mi, 49.5% to college) · Pelham High School (16.8 mi, 54.2% to college) · New Beginning Learning Center (21.2 mi, 10% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Grady County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Cairo | Grady County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 57.2% | 57.2% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 90.3% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 960 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 36.5% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Cairo High School graduates go to college?
- 57.2% of the Class of 2024 at Cairo High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Cairo High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Cairo High School graduates are Southern Regional Technical College, Valdosta State University and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Cairo High School?
- Cairo High School has a four-year graduation rate of 90.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Cairo High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 12.7% of Cairo High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
