Decatur High School
310 N Mcdonough St, Decatur, GA 30030. 425 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 86.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
17% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 73.6% of graduates to college; Decatur High School sends 86.1%, 12 points more than expected.
The path from Decatur
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 50.1%Georgia private college 6.6%Out-of-state college 28.5%Georgia technical college 0.9%Career credential, working 0.7%Working, not in college 6.1%Not found in Georgia records 7.1%Share of the 425 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: University of Vermont & State Agricultu, Appalachian State University, Elon University, University of Colorado Boulder, Auburn 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 University of Georgia 60 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia State University 54 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 33 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 Kennesaw State University 20 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia College & State University 14 60% $20,803 $64,452 $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: Druid Hills High School (1.9 mi, 69.5% to college) · DeKalb School of the Arts (1.9 mi, 87.1% to college) · Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy (1.9 mi, 78.6% to college) · Clarkston High School (3.8 mi, 50.4% to college) · Towers High School (3.8 mi, 49.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the City Schools of Decatur attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Decatur | City Schools of Decatur | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 86.1% | 86.1% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 96% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,155 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 75.2% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Decatur High School graduates go to college?
- 86.1% of the Class of 2024 at Decatur High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Decatur High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Decatur High School graduates are University of Georgia, Georgia State University and Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Decatur High School?
- Decatur High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Decatur High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 45.5% of Decatur High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
