Cross Keys High School
1626 N Druid Hills Rd Ne, Brookhaven, GA 30319. 294 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 37.7% 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. Cross Keys High School sends 37.7%, 9 points fewer than expected.
The path from Cross Keys
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 27.2%Georgia private college 4.1%Out-of-state college 2%Georgia technical college 4.4%Career credential, working 3.4%Working, not in college 26.5%Not found in Georgia records 32.3%Share of the 294 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: South Carolina State University, Academy of Art University, Brandeis University, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, University of Wisconsin-Madison. (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 64 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 10 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Gwinnett Technical College 9 34% $15,675 $47,903 $13,079 Oglethorpe University 8 55% $20,156 $60,002 $23,000 Emory University 4 91% $16,754 $93,897 $12,000 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: Lakeside High School (3.1 mi, 74.9% to college) · Druid Hills High School (3.7 mi, 69.5% to college) · Atlanta Classical Academy (4.0 mi, 61.3% to college) · Chamblee High School (4.2 mi, 76.3% to college) · Tapestry Public Charter School (4.6 mi, 53.1% 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 | Cross Keys | DeKalb County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 37.7% | 60.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 73.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 853 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 38.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Cross Keys High School graduates go to college?
- 37.7% of the Class of 2024 at Cross Keys High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Cross Keys High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Cross Keys High School graduates are Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and Gwinnett Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Cross Keys High School?
- Cross Keys High School has a four-year graduation rate of 73.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Cross Keys High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 9.2% of Cross Keys High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
