Columbia High School
2106 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032. 188 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 40.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 100% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 46.4% of graduates to college. Columbia High School sends 40.5%, 6 points fewer than expected.
The path from Columbia
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 23.4%Georgia private college 2.7%Out-of-state college 8%Georgia technical college 6.4%Career credential, working 7.4%Working, not in college 27.1%Not found in Georgia records 25%Share of the 188 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: Missouri Valley College, Western Carolina University, Austin Peay State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Brevard 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 20 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 10 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Piedmont Technical College 9 36% $12,185 $40,636 $14,500 Albany State University 4 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Atlanta Metropolitan State College 4 14% $2,757 $37,585 $17,844 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: Towers High School (1.5 mi, 49.4% to college) · Southwest DeKalb High School (2.4 mi, 53% to college) · DeKalb School of the Arts (2.4 mi, 87.1% to college) · Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy (3.7 mi, 78.6% to college) · Decatur High School (4.0 mi, 86.1% 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 | Columbia | DeKalb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 40.5% | 60.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 80.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 822 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 35.9% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Columbia High School graduates go to college?
- 40.5% of the Class of 2024 at Columbia High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Columbia High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Columbia High School graduates are Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Columbia High School?
- Columbia High School has a four-year graduation rate of 80.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Columbia High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 9.8% of Columbia High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
