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Carver High School Early College

55 Mcdonough Blvd Se, Atlanta, GA 30315. 96 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 62.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Atlanta Public Schools Fulton CountyBeats the odds
62.6%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)2.6 pts above Georgia (60%)
11.1%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)6.7 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
93.7%4-year graduation rate (2025)6.5 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
963Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
33.3%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)31.3 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
39.6%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)10.4 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; Carver High School Early College sends 62.6%, 16 points more than expected.

The path from Carver Early College

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 31.3%Georgia private college 7.3%Out-of-state college 19.8%Georgia technical college 4.2%Career credential, working 4.2%Working, not in college 24%Not found in Georgia records 9.4%

    Share of the 96 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: Alabama State University, Howard University, Alabama A & M University, Arkansas State University, Bethune-Cookman 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
    Georgia State University851%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Kennesaw State University650%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Atlanta Technical College456%$2,240$37,957$10,500
    Middle Georgia State University426%$11,448$48,459$18,000
    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 higher11.1%
    Associate degree1.1%
    Certificate or other credential28.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet21.1%
    No credential, not enrolled37.8%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher21.3%
    Associate degree2.7%
    Certificate or other credential1.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet2.7%
    No credential, not enrolled72%

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

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202363%
Carver High School Early CollegeGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

41.2%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
23.5%Needed remedial English
24.2%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
15.8Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

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

Black94%
Hispanic4%
Multiracial1%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
8.6%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Carver High School (0.0 mi, 36.6% to college) · Maynard Jackson High School (2.1 mi, 59.7% to college) · Booker T. Washington High School (3.0 mi, 48.9% to college) · McNair High School (3.7 mi, 55.8% to college) · Tri-Cities High School (3.7 mi, 38.2% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Atlanta Public Schools attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureCarver Early CollegeAtlanta Public SchoolsGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)62.6%61%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)93.7%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)963—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)39.6%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Carver High School Early College graduates go to college?
62.6% of the Class of 2024 at Carver High School Early College enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Carver High School Early College graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Carver High School Early College graduates are Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and Atlanta Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Carver High School Early College?
Carver High School Early College has a four-year graduation rate of 93.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Carver High School Early College graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
11.1% of Carver High School Early College's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.