Clarkston High School
618 N Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston, GA 30021. 246 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 50.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Clarkston
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 38.6%Georgia private college 2%Out-of-state college 3.3%Georgia technical college 6.5%Career credential, working 4.9%Working, not in college 13.4%Not found in Georgia records 31.3%Share of the 246 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: Berea College, Clackamas Community College, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, DeVry University-Illinois, Harrisburg Area Community 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 74 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Georgia Piedmont Technical College 14 36% $12,185 $40,636 $14,500 Kennesaw State University 6 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Fort Valley State University 3 39% $12,421 $41,857 $26,738 Middle Georgia State University 3 26% $11,448 $48,459 $18,000 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: Stone Mountain High School (2.3 mi, 58.3% to college) · DeKalb School of the Arts (2.9 mi, 87.1% to college) · Towers High School (3.2 mi, 49.4% to college) · Dekalb Early College Academy (3.6 mi, 92.6% to college) · Elizabeth Andrews High School (3.6 mi, 19.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the DeKalb County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Clarkston | DeKalb County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 50.4% | 60.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 67% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 860 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 49.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Clarkston High School graduates go to college?
- 50.4% of the Class of 2024 at Clarkston High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Clarkston High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Clarkston High School graduates are Georgia State University, Georgia Piedmont Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Clarkston High School?
- Clarkston High School has a four-year graduation rate of 67%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Clarkston High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 9.8% of Clarkston High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
