Dekalb Early College Academy
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. 68 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 92.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
84% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 51.6% of graduates to college; Dekalb Early College Academy sends 92.6%, 41 points more than expected.
The path from Dekalb Early College Academy
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 69.1%Georgia private college 4.4%Out-of-state college 13.2%Georgia technical college 5.9%Working, not in college 4.4%Not found in Georgia records 2.9%Share of the 68 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: Boston University, Huston-Tillotson University, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, North Carolina A & T State University, Rochester Institute of Technology. (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 33 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 5 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 Kennesaw State University 5 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Piedmont Technical College 3 36% $12,185 $40,636 $14,500 University of Georgia 2 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 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: Elizabeth Andrews High School (0.0 mi, 19.2% to college) · Stone Mountain High School (1.6 mi, 58.3% to college) · Tucker High School (2.1 mi, 70.6% to college) · Clarkston High School (3.6 mi, 50.4% to college) · Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School (4.0 mi, 50% 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 | Dekalb Early College Academy | DeKalb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 92.6% | 60.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 100% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,160 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 97.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Dekalb Early College Academy graduates go to college?
- 92.6% of the Class of 2024 at Dekalb Early College Academy enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Dekalb Early College Academy graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Dekalb Early College Academy graduates are Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Dekalb Early College Academy?
- Dekalb Early College Academy has a four-year graduation rate of 100%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Dekalb Early College Academy graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 76.4% of Dekalb Early College Academy's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
