Global Impact Academy
115 Shaw Drive, Fairburn, GA 30213. 73 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 78.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
56% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 60.8% of graduates to college; Global Impact Academy sends 78.1%, 17 points more than expected.
The path from Global Impact Academy
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 54.8%Georgia private college 9.6%Out-of-state college 9.6%Georgia technical college 4.1%Career credential, working 5.5%Working, not in college 9.6%Not found in Georgia records 6.8%Share of the 73 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 A & M University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee 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 18 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia State University 11 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Georgia Military College 5 35% $18,466 $42,152 $10,500 Georgia Southern University 5 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Fort Valley State University 2 39% $12,421 $41,857 $26,738 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
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Not enough years reported.
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: Banneker High School (3.2 mi, 39.7% to college) · Creekside High School (3.5 mi, 45.8% to college) · Hapeville Charter Career Academy (4.3 mi, 51.5% to college) · Langston Hughes High School (4.6 mi, 51.5% to college) · Sandy Creek High School (5.6 mi, 63.7% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Fulton County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Global Impact Academy | Fulton County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 78.1% | 70.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 100% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 994 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 49.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Global Impact Academy graduates go to college?
- 78.1% of the Class of 2024 at Global Impact Academy enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Global Impact Academy graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Global Impact Academy graduates are Kennesaw State University, Georgia State University and Georgia Military College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Global Impact Academy?
- Global Impact Academy has a four-year graduation rate of 100%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
