Georgia public high school · Columbia County

Evans High School

4550 Cox Rd, Evans, GA 30809. 424 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 61.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.

61.8%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)1.8 pts above Georgia (60%)
29.4%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)11.6 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
92.9%4-year graduation rate (2025)5.7 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,032Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
77.1%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)12.5 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
45.6%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)4.4 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Evans

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 34.2%Georgia private college 8.7%Out-of-state college 9%Georgia technical college 9.9%Career credential, working 4.2%Working, not in college 23.6%Not found in Georgia records 10.4%

    Share of the 424 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Trinity Valley Community College, University of South Carolina Aiken, Tuskegee University, The University of Alabama, Aiken Technical College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Augusta University8048%$12,017$52,071$20,000
    Augusta Technical College4236%$7,427$37,887$6,881
    Georgia Military College2535%$18,466$42,152$10,500
    Georgia Southern University1854%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Georgia State University1051%$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

    Bachelor's or higher29.4%
    Associate degree5.9%
    Certificate or other credential14.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet18.9%
    No credential, not enrolled31.5%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher37%
    Associate degree8.6%
    Certificate or other credential11.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.2%
    No credential, not enrolled39.4%

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

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202362%
Evans High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

8.6%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
1.1%Needed remedial English
41.8%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
20.9Average 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

White51%
Black24%
Hispanic13%
Multiracial8%
Asian4%
39%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
13.3%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Lakeside High School (2.8 mi, 77% to college) · Greenbrier High School (5.1 mi, 79.9% to college) · Grovetown High School (5.5 mi, 60.6% to college) · Westside High School (5.7 mi, 49.6% to college) · Glenn Hills High School (8.1 mi, 29.9% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureEvansColumbia CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)61.8%67.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)92.9%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,032—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)45.6%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Evans High School graduates go to college?
61.8% of the Class of 2024 at Evans High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Evans High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Evans High School graduates are Augusta University, Augusta Technical College and Georgia Military College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Evans High School?
Evans High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Evans High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
29.4% of Evans High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.