Fayette County High School
1 Tiger Trl, Fayetteville, GA 30214. 318 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 67.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
53% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 61.8% of graduates to college; Fayette County High School sends 67.6%, 6 points more than expected.
The path from Fayette County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 39%Georgia private college 8.8%Out-of-state college 8.8%Georgia technical college 11%Career credential, working 4.4%Working, not in college 17.9%Not found in Georgia records 10.1%Share of the 318 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: Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Jackson State University, Alabama A & M 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 Kennesaw State University 37 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Southern Crescent Technical College 26 60% $8,900 $39,335 $10,560 Georgia State University 24 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Georgia Southern University 16 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Georgia Military College 9 35% $18,466 $42,152 $10,500 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: Mundy's Mill High School (5.1 mi, 46.7% to college) · Whitewater High School (5.4 mi, 75.5% to college) · McIntosh High School (6.4 mi, 79.5% to college) · Lovejoy High School (7.0 mi, 54.6% to college) · Sandy Creek High School (7.0 mi, 63.7% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Fayette County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Fayette County | Fayette County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 67.6% | 75.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 89.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,037 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 38.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Fayette County High School graduates go to college?
- 67.6% of the Class of 2024 at Fayette County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Fayette County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Fayette County High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Southern Crescent Technical College and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Fayette County High School?
- Fayette County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 89.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Fayette County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 25.1% of Fayette County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
