Georgia public high school · Charlton County

Charlton County High School

994 Indian Trl, Folkston, GA 31537. 92 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 45.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.

45.7%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)14.3 pts below Georgia (60%)
16.2%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)1.6 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
96.5%4-year graduation rate (2025)9.3 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,019Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
48.8%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)1.3 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 76% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 54.3% of graduates to college. Charlton County High School sends 45.7%, 9 points fewer than expected.

The path from Charlton County

How we measure this
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    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 25%Georgia private college 2.2%Out-of-state college 7.6%Georgia technical college 10.9%Career credential, working 14.1%Working, not in college 18.5%Not found in Georgia records 21.7%

    Share of the 92 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

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    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Coastal Pines Technical College1053%$395$35,445—
    Georgia Southern University554%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College440%$6,874$41,999$18,363
    Valdosta State University445%$10,804$52,334$23,000
    Columbus State University342%$15,711$49,706$23,968

    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

    Bachelor's or higher16.2%
    Associate degree3.6%
    Certificate or other credential22.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet7.2%
    No credential, not enrolled50.5%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher21.6%
    Associate degree3.2%
    Certificate or other credential34.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet1.1%
    No credential, not enrolled39.8%

    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%20072009201120132015201720192021202346%
Charlton County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

21.2%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
3%Needed remedial English
26.1%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

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

White56%
Black33%
Multiracial8%
Hispanic3%
76%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
5.7%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Camden County High School (21.1 mi, 54.8% to college) · Brantley County High School (24.3 mi, 45% to college) · Ware County High School (33.4 mi, 53.5% to college) · Pierce County High School (36.7 mi, 57.7% to college) · Glynn Academy (36.8 mi, 67.2% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureCharlton CountyCharlton CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)45.7%45.7%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)96.5%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,019—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)48.8%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Charlton County High School graduates go to college?
45.7% of the Class of 2024 at Charlton County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Charlton County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Charlton County High School graduates are Coastal Pines Technical College, Georgia Southern University and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Charlton County High School?
Charlton County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Charlton County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
16.2% of Charlton County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.