Elbert County High School
600 Abernathy Cir, Elberton, GA 30635. 183 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 51.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Elbert County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 25.1%Georgia private college 7.1%Out-of-state college 3.3%Georgia technical college 16.4%Career credential, working 12.6%Working, not in college 20.8%Not found in Georgia records 14.8%Share of the 183 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: Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, Alabama A & M University, Anderson University, Furman University, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. (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 Athens Technical College 27 64% $7,929 $40,154 — Kennesaw State University 7 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of North Georgia 7 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Emmanuel University 6 41% $12,898 $48,171 $21,500 Georgia State University 6 51% $12,365 $51,903 $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: Hart County High School (16.7 mi, 55.8% to college) · Madison County High School (18.8 mi, 54% to college) · Oglethorpe County High School (20.7 mi, 55.2% to college) · Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School (25.5 mi, 68% to college) · Franklin County High School (25.7 mi, 53% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Elbert County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Elbert County | Elbert County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 51.9% | 51.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 86.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,026 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 55.5% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Elbert County High School graduates go to college?
- 51.9% of the Class of 2024 at Elbert County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Elbert County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Elbert County High School graduates are Athens Technical College, Kennesaw State University and University of North Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Elbert County High School?
- Elbert County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 86.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Elbert County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 20.6% of Elbert County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
