Eastside High School
140 Highway 142, Covington, GA 30014. 368 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 59.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Eastside
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 41.8%Georgia private college 3%Out-of-state college 8.7%Georgia technical college 5.7%Career credential, working 9.8%Working, not in college 17.1%Not found in Georgia records 13.9%Share of the 368 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: Clemson University, Alabama State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Alabama A & M University, 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 Georgia State University 52 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 18 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of Georgia 11 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Athens Technical College 10 64% $7,929 $40,154 — Georgia College & State University 10 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: Social Circle High School (6.2 mi, 64.4% to college) · Newton High School (7.6 mi, 54.1% to college) · Alcovy High School (9.4 mi, 48% to college) · Salem High School (11.2 mi, 48.5% to college) · Walnut Grove High School (12.4 mi, 58% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Newton County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Eastside | Newton County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 59.2% | 53.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,044 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 50.9% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Eastside High School graduates go to college?
- 59.2% of the Class of 2024 at Eastside High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Eastside High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Eastside High School graduates are Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and University of Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Eastside High School?
- Eastside High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Eastside High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 26.3% of Eastside High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
