Georgia public high school · Talbot County

Central Elementary/High School

945 N Washington Ave, Talbotton, GA 31827. 18 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 38.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.

38.9%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)21.1 pts below Georgia (60%)
6.9%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)10.9 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
94.6%4-year graduation rate (2025)7.4 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
786Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
—Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)

The path from Central Elementary/High School

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 38.9%Working, not in college 33.3%Not found in Georgia records 27.8%

    Share of the 18 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: Voorhees University, The University of Alabama, Temple University, University of Mississippi. (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 Southern University354%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Columbus State University242%$15,711$49,706$23,968
    Gordon State College222%$8,779$46,001$17,008

    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 higher6.9%
    Certificate or other credential27.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet6.9%
    No credential, not enrolled58.6%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher16.7%
    Associate degree3.3%
    Certificate or other credential10%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet6.7%
    No credential, not enrolled63.3%

    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%90%100%20072009201120132015201720192021202339%
Central Elementary/High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

28.6%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
0%Needed remedial English

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%
White10%
Multiracial1%
99%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Manchester High School (12.5 mi, 39.8% to college) · Upson-Lee High School (20.5 mi, 48.7% to college) · Harris County High School (20.6 mi, 68.8% to college) · Taylor County High School (21.2 mi, 73.5% to college) · Marion County Middle/High School (22.6 mi, 59.7% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureCentral Elementary/High SchoolTalbot CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)38.9%38.9%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)94.6%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)786—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)——50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Central Elementary/High School graduates go to college?
38.9% of the Class of 2024 at Central Elementary/High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Central Elementary/High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Central Elementary/High School graduates are Georgia Southern University, Columbus State University and Gordon State College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Central Elementary/High School?
Central Elementary/High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Central Elementary/High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
6.9% of Central Elementary/High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.