Georgia public high school · Henry County

Eagle's Landing High School

301 Tunis Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253. 352 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 53.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.

53.4%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)6.6 pts below Georgia (60%)
21.9%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)4.1 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
87.4%4-year graduation rate (2025)About the same as Georgia
953Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
46%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)18.6 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
33.8%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)16.3 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 60% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 59.5% of graduates to college. Eagle's Landing High School sends 53.4%, 6 points fewer than expected.

The path from Eagle's Landing

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 27.3%Georgia private college 4.8%Out-of-state college 11.6%Georgia technical college 9.7%Career credential, working 7.4%Working, not in college 22.7%Not found in Georgia records 16.5%

    Share of the 352 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: Tuskegee University, Howard University, Alabama A & M University, Alabama State University, North Carolina A & T State University. (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
    Southern Crescent Technical College2760%$8,900$39,335$10,560
    Kennesaw State University2150%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia State University2051%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Albany State University830%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    Clayton State University638%$8,868$54,701$25,250

    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 higher21.9%
    Associate degree4.1%
    Certificate or other credential16.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet20.3%
    No credential, not enrolled37.1%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher31.2%
    Associate degree5.1%
    Certificate or other credential4.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.3%
    No credential, not enrolled54.7%

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

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202353%
Eagle's Landing High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

31.5%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
12.3%Needed remedial English
31.7%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
16.5Average 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

Black76%
Hispanic12%
Asian4%
Multiracial4%
White4%
60%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
8.7%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Dutchtown High (2.9 mi, 61.2% to college) · Union Grove High (4.3 mi, 72.1% to college) · EXCEL Academy (5.0 mi, 11.1% to college) · Stockbridge High School (5.1 mi, 55.3% to college) · McDonough High School (5.5 mi, 55.9% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureEagle's LandingHenry CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)53.4%58%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)87.4%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)953—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)33.8%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Eagle's Landing High School graduates go to college?
53.4% of the Class of 2024 at Eagle's Landing High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Eagle's Landing High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Eagle's Landing High School graduates are Southern Crescent Technical College, Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Eagle's Landing High School?
Eagle's Landing High School has a four-year graduation rate of 87.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Eagle's Landing High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
21.9% of Eagle's Landing High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.