Charles R. Drew High School
6237 Garden Walk Blvd, Riverdale, GA 30274. 271 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 46.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Charles R. Drew
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 29.9%Georgia private college 4.1%Out-of-state college 8.5%Georgia technical college 3.7%Career credential, working 13.3%Working, not in college 18.8%Not found in Georgia records 21.8%Share of the 271 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: Jackson State University, Alabama State University, Alcorn State University, Bard College, Beloit College. (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 Georgia State University 22 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Clayton State University 9 38% $8,868 $54,701 $25,250 Kennesaw State University 9 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Fort Valley State University 8 39% $12,421 $41,857 $26,738 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: Riverdale High School (2.0 mi, 53.9% to college) · Forest Park High School (2.7 mi, 45.6% to college) · North Clayton High School (3.0 mi, 45.2% to college) · Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) (3.6 mi, 47.3% to college) · Jonesboro High School (4.3 mi, 51.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Clayton County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Charles R. Drew | Clayton County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 46.2% | 44.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 85% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 931 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 34.5% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Charles R. Drew High School graduates go to college?
- 46.2% of the Class of 2024 at Charles R. Drew High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Charles R. Drew High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Charles R. Drew High School graduates are Georgia State University, Clayton State University and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Charles R. Drew High School?
- Charles R. Drew High School has a four-year graduation rate of 85%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Charles R. Drew High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 12.8% of Charles R. Drew High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
