Frederick Douglass High School
225 Hamilton E Holmes Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318. 191 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 38.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 100% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 46.4% of graduates to college. Frederick Douglass High School sends 38.2%, 8 points fewer than expected.
The path from Frederick Douglass
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 20.4%Georgia private college 3.1%Out-of-state college 7.9%Georgia technical college 6.8%Career credential, working 3.1%Working, not in college 43.5%Not found in Georgia records 15.2%Share of the 191 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: Alabama State University, Tuskegee University, Benedict College, Carson-Newman University, Grand Valley State 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 Atlanta Technical College 12 56% $2,240 $37,957 $10,500 Georgia State University 11 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Albany State University 5 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Georgia Southern University 5 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Kennesaw State University 4 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: Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School (1.0 mi, 78.1% to college) · Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy (2.0 mi, 43.7% to college) · B.E.S.T Academy (2.0 mi, 34.4% to college) · Benjamin E. Mays High School (2.8 mi, 51.8% to college) · Booker T. Washington High School (2.8 mi, 48.9% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Atlanta Public Schools attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Frederick Douglass | Atlanta Public Schools | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 38.2% | 61% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 89.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 862 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 23.9% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Frederick Douglass High School graduates go to college?
- 38.2% of the Class of 2024 at Frederick Douglass High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Frederick Douglass High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Frederick Douglass High School graduates are Atlanta Technical College, Georgia State University and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Frederick Douglass High School?
- Frederick Douglass High School has a four-year graduation rate of 89.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Frederick Douglass High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 8.9% of Frederick Douglass High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
