Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
553 Ocilla Hwy, Fitzgerald, GA 31750. 202 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 54% of them enrolled in college within a year.
100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy sends 54%, 8 points more than expected.
The path from Fitzgerald School College and Career Academy
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 39.6%Georgia private college 3%Out-of-state college 2%Georgia technical college 9.4%Career credential, working 7.4%Working, not in college 28.2%Not found in Georgia records 10.4%Share of the 202 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, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Post University, Vanderbilt 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 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 25 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College 18 42% — $35,184 — Georgia Southern University 17 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Valdosta State University 12 45% $10,804 $52,334 $23,000 Kennesaw State University 6 50% $16,325 $62,766 $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: Hurricane Transition Academy (2.8 mi, 26% to college) · Irwin County High School (6.6 mi, 60.7% to college) · Tift County High School (19.6 mi, 55.1% to college) · Wilcox County High School (21.9 mi, 50% to college) · Turner County High School (23.6 mi, 41.7% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Ben Hill County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Fitzgerald School College and Career Academy | Ben Hill County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 54% | 51.1% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 90.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 983 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 43.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy graduates go to college?
- 54% of the Class of 2024 at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy graduates are Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
- Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy has a four-year graduation rate of 90.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 14.5% of Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
