Columbus High School
1700 Cherokee Ave, Columbus, GA 31906. 266 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 92.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
21% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 72.3% of graduates to college; Columbus High School sends 92.1%, 20 points more than expected.
The path from Columbus
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 61.3%Georgia private college 7.1%Out-of-state college 22.6%Georgia technical college 1.1%Working, not in college 4.1%Not found in Georgia records 3.8%Share of the 266 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: Auburn University, The University of Alabama, Columbia University in the City of New York, Howard University, Samford University. (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 Columbus State University 53 42% $15,711 $49,706 $23,968 University of Georgia 42 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 18 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 Kennesaw State University 17 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia State University 10 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 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: Jordan Vocational High School (1.1 mi, 39.8% to college) · Rainey McCullers School of the Arts (1.2 mi, 91.7% to college) · Hardaway High School (1.6 mi, 57% to college) · Carver High School (1.7 mi, 43.5% to college) · Spencer High School (3.5 mi, 44.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Muscogee County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Columbus | Muscogee County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 92.1% | 59.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 100% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,194 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 92.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Columbus High School graduates go to college?
- 92.1% of the Class of 2024 at Columbus High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Columbus High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Columbus High School graduates are Columbus State University, University of Georgia and Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Columbus High School?
- Columbus High School has a four-year graduation rate of 100%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Columbus High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 65.1% of Columbus High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
