Cedar Shoals High School
1300 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA 30605. 288 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; Cedar Shoals High School sends 55.3%, 9 points more than expected.
The path from Cedar Shoals
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 30.6%Georgia private college 2.8%Out-of-state college 5.9%Georgia technical college 16%Career credential, working 2.8%Working, not in college 31.3%Not found in Georgia records 10.8%Share of the 288 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: College of Charleston, Concordia University-Wisconsin, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Furman University, Grand Canyon University. (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 Athens Technical College 43 64% $7,929 $40,154 — University of North Georgia 15 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 University of Georgia 13 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Kennesaw State University 10 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Gwinnett College 8 22% $10,080 $48,736 $19,000 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: Clarke Central High School (3.8 mi, 70.4% to college) · Classic City High School (4.4 mi, 19.9% to college) · Foothills Regional High School (5.9 mi, 22.5% to college) · Oconee County High School (8.3 mi, 80.3% to college) · North Oconee High School (11.5 mi, 85.6% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Clarke County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Cedar Shoals | Clarke County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 55.3% | 61.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 79.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 976 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 34.2% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Cedar Shoals High School graduates go to college?
- 55.3% of the Class of 2024 at Cedar Shoals High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Cedar Shoals High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Cedar Shoals High School graduates are Athens Technical College, University of North Georgia and University of Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Cedar Shoals High School?
- Cedar Shoals High School has a four-year graduation rate of 79.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Cedar Shoals High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 21.1% of Cedar Shoals High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
