Georgia public high school · Clayton County

Elite Scholars Academy School

7923 Fielder Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236. 74 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 93.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Clayton County Top 10% in Georgia for college enrollmentBeats the odds
93.3%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)33.3 pts above Georgia (60%)
52.2%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)34.4 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
100%4-year graduation rate (2025)12.8 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,142Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
77.4%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)12.8 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
85.6%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)35.5 pts above Georgia (50%)
Our read

100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; Elite Scholars Academy School sends 93.3%, 47 points more than expected.

The path from Elite Scholars Academy School

How we measure this
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    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 58.1%Georgia private college 10.8%Out-of-state college 20.3%Georgia technical college 4.1%Working, not in college 5.4%Not found in Georgia records 1.4%

    Share of the 74 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

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    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Georgia State University1151%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Kennesaw State University1150%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus694%$12,028$114,210$19,500
    Clayton State University438%$8,868$54,701$25,250
    Georgia Southern University454%$16,785$59,167$20,568

    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

    Bachelor's or higher52.2%
    Associate degree2.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet13%
    No credential, not enrolled31.9%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher59%
    Associate degree1.8%
    Certificate or other credential3.6%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet5.4%
    No credential, not enrolled30.4%

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

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%90%100%20072009201120132015201720192021202393%
Elite Scholars Academy SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

17.4%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
4.3%Needed remedial English
50.7%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
22.3Average 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

Black63%
Hispanic17%
Asian15%
Multiracial4%
White1%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
57.5%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Jonesboro High School (1.0 mi, 51.4% to college) · Mount Zion High School (1.3 mi, 44.4% to college) · Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts (1.6 mi, 91.3% to college) · Riverdale High School (4.6 mi, 53.9% to college) · Mundy's Mill High School (4.7 mi, 46.7% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureElite Scholars Academy SchoolClayton CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)93.3%44.9%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)100%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,142—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)85.6%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Elite Scholars Academy School graduates go to college?
93.3% of the Class of 2024 at Elite Scholars Academy School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Elite Scholars Academy School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Elite Scholars Academy School graduates are Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Elite Scholars Academy School?
Elite Scholars Academy School has a four-year graduation rate of 100%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Elite Scholars Academy School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
52.2% of Elite Scholars Academy School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.