Forest Park High School
5452 Phillips Dr, Forest Park, GA 30297. 318 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 45.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Forest Park
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 27.4%Georgia private college 3.1%Out-of-state college 7.9%Georgia technical college 7.2%Career credential, working 10.7%Working, not in college 21.1%Not found in Georgia records 22.6%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: Grand Canyon University, Jackson State University, Alabama State University, Barry University, Bethany College. (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 Georgia State University 24 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Atlanta Technical College 18 56% $2,240 $37,957 $10,500 Clayton State University 15 38% $8,868 $54,701 $25,250 Kennesaw State University 13 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Albany State University 6 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 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: Charles R. Drew High School (2.7 mi, 46.2% to college) · Mount Zion High School (4.3 mi, 44.4% to college) · Riverdale High School (4.3 mi, 53.9% to college) · Jonesboro High School (4.4 mi, 51.4% to college) · Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts (4.4 mi, 91.3% 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
| Measure | Forest Park | Clayton County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 45.6% | 44.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 86.2% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,001 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 39% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Forest Park High School graduates go to college?
- 45.6% of the Class of 2024 at Forest Park High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Forest Park High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Forest Park High School graduates are Georgia State University, Atlanta Technical College and Clayton State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Forest Park High School?
- Forest Park High School has a four-year graduation rate of 86.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Forest Park High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 13.8% of Forest Park High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
