Georgia public high school · Richmond County

Cross Creek High School

3855 Old Waynesboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30906. 214 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 41.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.

41.1%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)18.9 pts below Georgia (60%)
8.7%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)9.1 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
82.5%4-year graduation rate (2025)4.7 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
926Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
15.8%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)48.8 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
29.4%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)20.6 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 100% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 46.4% of graduates to college. Cross Creek High School sends 41.1%, 5 points fewer than expected.

The path from Cross Creek

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 16.8%Georgia private college 1.9%Out-of-state college 9.8%Georgia technical college 12.6%Career credential, working 7%Working, not in college 30.4%Not found in Georgia records 21.5%

    Share of the 214 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: Benedict College, Aiken Technical College, Lander University, Alcorn State University, Columbia 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
    Augusta Technical College2236%$7,427$37,887$6,881
    East Georgia State College1214%$6,673$41,785$11,525
    Augusta University848%$12,017$52,071$20,000
    Kennesaw State University450%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia Southern University354%$16,785$59,167$20,568

    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 higher8.7%
    Associate degree4.8%
    Certificate or other credential23.6%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet13.1%
    No credential, not enrolled49.8%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher11.3%
    Associate degree8.3%
    Certificate or other credential14.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.4%
    No credential, not enrolled61.1%

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

College-going over time

30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202341%
Cross Creek High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

23.8%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
9.5%Needed remedial English
15.3%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
15.2Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

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

Black71%
White19%
Hispanic5%
Multiracial4%
Asian1%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
3.3%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Butler High School (4.5 mi, 43.2% to college) · Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School (4.8 mi, 64.1% to college) · Glenn Hills High School (6.3 mi, 29.9% to college) · Hephzibah High School (6.6 mi, 39.4% to college) · Josey High School (6.9 mi, 25.8% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureCross CreekRichmond CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)41.1%46.8%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)82.5%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)926—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)29.4%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Cross Creek High School graduates go to college?
41.1% of the Class of 2024 at Cross Creek High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Cross Creek High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Cross Creek High School graduates are Augusta Technical College, East Georgia State College and Augusta University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Cross Creek High School?
Cross Creek High School has a four-year graduation rate of 82.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Cross Creek High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
8.7% of Cross Creek High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.