Gainesville High School
830 Century Pl, Gainesville, GA 30501. 496 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 45% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 57% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 60.5% of graduates to college. Gainesville High School sends 45%, 16 points fewer than expected.
The path from Gainesville
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 26%Georgia private college 4.4%Out-of-state college 6.3%Georgia technical college 8.3%Career credential, working 5%Working, not in college 31.9%Not found in Georgia records 18.1%Share of the 496 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: Western Carolina University, Appalachian State University, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Auburn University, Barnard 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 University of North Georgia 87 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Lanier Technical College 36 32% $8,202 $43,529 — Brenau University 11 34% $17,968 $54,638 $28,000 Kennesaw State University 11 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia State University 9 51% $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
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: Chestatee High School (4.3 mi, 49.3% to college) · Lanier College and Career Academy (4.3 mi, 26.7% to college) · The Foundry (4.3 mi, 20% to college) · Johnson High School (5.2 mi, 52.5% to college) · East Hall High School (6.3 mi, 42.6% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Gainesville City attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Gainesville | Gainesville City | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 45% | 45% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92.6% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,011 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 43.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Gainesville High School graduates go to college?
- 45% of the Class of 2024 at Gainesville High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Gainesville High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Gainesville High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Lanier Technical College and Brenau University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Gainesville High School?
- Gainesville High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Gainesville High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 21.3% of Gainesville High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
