Dade County High School
300 Tradition Ln, Trenton, GA 30752. 148 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 45.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 55% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 61.2% of graduates to college. Dade County High School sends 45.9%, 15 points fewer than expected.
The path from Dade County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 16.9%Georgia private college 8.1%Out-of-state college 13.5%Georgia technical college 7.4%Career credential, working 13.5%Working, not in college 17.6%Not found in Georgia records 23%Share of the 148 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: Chattanooga State Community College, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Calhoun Community College, Cleveland State Community College, Northeast Alabama Community 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 Dalton State College 15 29% $2,353 $46,083 $13,419 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 10 49% $4,043 $39,355 $7,491 Kennesaw State University 6 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Covenant College 5 69% $23,147 $53,280 $22,944 Shorter University 4 45% $18,008 $51,757 $25,000 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: Gordon Lee High School (12.0 mi, 77.3% to college) · Ridgeland High School (12.5 mi, 33.6% to college) · Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School (16.5 mi, 40.5% to college) · LaFayette High School (17.0 mi, 38.7% to college) · Heritage High School (18.0 mi, 56.9% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Dade County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Dade County | Dade County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 45.9% | 45.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 87.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,026 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 52.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Dade County High School graduates go to college?
- 45.9% of the Class of 2024 at Dade County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Dade County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Dade County High School graduates are Dalton State College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Dade County High School?
- Dade County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 87.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Dade County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 11% of Dade County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
