East Forsyth High School
8910 Jot Em Down Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506. 339 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 63.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from East Forsyth
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 38.9%Georgia private college 5%Out-of-state college 7.7%Georgia technical college 11.8%Career credential, working 5.6%Working, not in college 21.5%Not found in Georgia records 9.4%Share of the 339 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: East Tennessee State Univ College of Med, Long Island University, Mississippi State University, The University of Alabama, 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 North Georgia 59 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Lanier Technical College 32 32% $8,202 $43,529 — Kennesaw State University 28 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Southern University 16 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 University of Georgia 12 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
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: West Hall High School (6.0 mi, 60.5% to college) · North Forsyth High School (6.2 mi, 70.3% to college) · Alliance Academy for Innovation (7.3 mi, 85.8% to college) · Flowery Branch High (7.8 mi, 63.5% to college) · Lanier College and Career Academy (8.3 mi, 26.7% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Forsyth County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | East Forsyth | Forsyth County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 63.4% | 80.8% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 95% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,079 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 55.3% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of East Forsyth High School graduates go to college?
- 63.4% of the Class of 2024 at East Forsyth High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do East Forsyth High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most East Forsyth High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Lanier Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at East Forsyth High School?
- East Forsyth High School has a four-year graduation rate of 95%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
