Cartersville High School
320 E Church St, Cartersville, GA 30120. 325 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 64% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Cartersville
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 43.7%Georgia private college 4.3%Out-of-state college 8.6%Georgia technical college 7.4%Career credential, working 2.5%Working, not in college 24.6%Not found in Georgia records 8.9%Share of the 325 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, Auburn University, Lee University, Belmont University, Bryan College-Dayton. (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 Kennesaw State University 54 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Highlands College 52 20% $5,521 $46,880 $13,500 Chattahoochee Technical College 17 45% $5,227 $41,955 — Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 8 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 University of Georgia 8 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 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: Woodland High School (4.2 mi, 47.1% to college) · North Paulding High School (6.7 mi, 69.9% to college) · Cass High School (7.9 mi, 47% to college) · Allatoona High School (9.8 mi, 75.6% to college) · North Cobb High School (12.1 mi, 70.1% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Cartersville City attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Cartersville | Cartersville City | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 64% | 64% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92.2% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,056 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 59.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Cartersville High School graduates go to college?
- 64% of the Class of 2024 at Cartersville High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Cartersville High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Cartersville High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Georgia Highlands College and Chattahoochee Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Cartersville High School?
- Cartersville High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Cartersville High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 31.2% of Cartersville High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
