Georgia public high school · Floyd County

Coosa High School

4454 Alabama Hwy Nw, Rome, GA 30165. 140 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 51.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.

51.4%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)8.6 pts below Georgia (60%)
15.1%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)2.7 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
96.8%4-year graduation rate (2025)9.6 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,050Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
56%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)8.6 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
38.4%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)11.7 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Coosa

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 20.7%Georgia private college 5.7%Out-of-state college 10.7%Georgia technical college 14.3%Career credential, working 8.6%Working, not in college 25.7%Not found in Georgia records 14.3%

    Share of the 140 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Jacksonville State University, Casper College, Colorado State University Pueblo, Cumberland University, Gadsden State Community College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Georgia Highlands College2020%$5,521$46,880$13,500
    Georgia Northwestern Technical College2049%$4,043$39,355$7,491
    Shorter University545%$18,008$51,757$25,000
    Kennesaw State University450%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Berry College371%$21,964$57,984$20,500

    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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher15.1%
    Associate degree11.2%
    Certificate or other credential26.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet12.3%
    No credential, not enrolled34.6%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher9.6%
    Associate degree9.7%
    Certificate or other credential4.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet9.1%
    No credential, not enrolled67%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202351%
Coosa High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

12.2%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
4.1%Needed remedial English
24.5%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

White54%
Hispanic28%
Black11%
Multiracial6%
Asian1%
71%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
14.5%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Rome High School (8.8 mi, 50.4% to college) · Pepperell High School (9.1 mi, 59% to college) · Armuchee High School (9.2 mi, 60.2% to college) · Model High (12.1 mi, 66.6% to college) · Chattooga High School (14.3 mi, 42.7% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureCoosaFloyd CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)51.4%59.5%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)96.8%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,050—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)38.4%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Coosa High School graduates go to college?
51.4% of the Class of 2024 at Coosa High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Coosa High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Coosa High School graduates are Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Shorter University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Coosa High School?
Coosa High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Coosa High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
15.1% of Coosa High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.