Central High School
113 Central High Rd, Carrollton, GA 30116. 317 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 59% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 38% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 66.7% of graduates to college. Central High School sends 59%, 8 points fewer than expected.
The path from Central
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 31.5%Georgia private college 3.5%Out-of-state college 6.6%Georgia technical college 17.4%Career credential, working 12%Working, not in college 17%Not found in Georgia records 12%Share of the 317 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, Maryville College, The University of Alabama, Alabama A & M University, Bethel 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 University of West Georgia 64 44% $11,787 $54,320 $20,750 West Georgia Technical College 55 40% $2,469 $41,700 $8,672 Kennesaw State University 9 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of Georgia 9 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 3 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 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: Carrollton High School (1.1 mi, 61.2% to college) · Mt. Zion High School (6.1 mi, 40.1% to college) · Bowdon High School (11.1 mi, 43.2% to college) · Bremen High School (12.1 mi, 72.7% to college) · Temple High School (12.7 mi, 43.8% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Carroll County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Central | Carroll County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 59% | 50.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 97.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,074 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 62.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Central High School graduates go to college?
- 59% of the Class of 2024 at Central High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Central High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Central High School graduates are University of West Georgia, West Georgia Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Central High School?
- Central High School has a four-year graduation rate of 97.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Central High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 18.7% of Central High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
