Chestatee High School
3005 Sardis Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506. 245 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 49.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 63% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 58.5% of graduates to college. Chestatee High School sends 49.3%, 9 points fewer than expected.
The path from Chestatee
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 27.3%Georgia private college 4.5%Out-of-state college 2.4%Georgia technical college 15.1%Career credential, working 9.8%Working, not in college 28.2%Not found in Georgia records 12.7%Share of the 245 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: Alabama State University, Montreat College, North Greenville University, Ottawa University-Kansas City, Sweet Briar 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 University of North Georgia 52 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Lanier Technical College 35 32% $8,202 $43,529 — Brenau University 5 34% $17,968 $54,638 $28,000 University of Georgia 4 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 University of West Georgia 3 44% $11,787 $54,320 $20,750 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: Gainesville High School (4.3 mi, 45% to college) · North Hall High School (5.9 mi, 59% to college) · Lanier College and Career Academy (7.9 mi, 26.7% to college) · The Foundry (7.9 mi, 20% to college) · East Forsyth High School (8.5 mi, 63.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Hall County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Chestatee | Hall County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 49.3% | 56.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,044 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 45.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Chestatee High School graduates go to college?
- 49.3% of the Class of 2024 at Chestatee High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Chestatee High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Chestatee High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Lanier Technical College and Brenau University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Chestatee High School?
- Chestatee High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Chestatee High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 19.3% of Chestatee High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
