East Jackson Comprehensive High School
1435 Hoods Mill Rd, Commerce, GA 30529. 216 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 51.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 61% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 59.2% of graduates to college. East Jackson Comprehensive High School sends 51.4%, 8 points fewer than expected.
The path from East Jackson Comprehensive
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 27.8%Georgia private college 6.5%Out-of-state college 3.2%Georgia technical college 13.9%Career credential, working 6.5%Working, not in college 25.5%Not found in Georgia records 16.7%Share of the 216 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: Centre College, Cochise College, Fox Valley Technical College, Missouri Baptist University, Montreat 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 University of North Georgia 33 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Athens Technical College 14 64% $7,929 $40,154 — Lanier Technical College 12 32% $8,202 $43,529 — University of Georgia 10 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Piedmont University 4 52% $22,075 $56,724 $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: Commerce High School (3.8 mi, 57.4% to college) · Jefferson High School (6.9 mi, 70.1% to college) · Banks County High School (11.6 mi, 50.5% to college) · Foothills Regional High School (12.1 mi, 22.5% to college) · Jackson County High School (12.9 mi, 58.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Jackson County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | East Jackson Comprehensive | Jackson County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 51.4% | 56.2% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 97.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,086 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 53.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of East Jackson Comprehensive High School graduates go to college?
- 51.4% of the Class of 2024 at East Jackson Comprehensive High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do East Jackson Comprehensive High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most East Jackson Comprehensive High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Athens Technical College and Lanier Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at East Jackson Comprehensive High School?
- East Jackson Comprehensive High School has a four-year graduation rate of 97.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many East Jackson Comprehensive High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 14.3% of East Jackson Comprehensive High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
