Georgia public high school · Greene County

Greene County High School

1002 S Main St, Greensboro, GA 30642. 97 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 30.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.

30.9%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)29.1 pts below Georgia (60%)
12.6%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)5.2 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
88.8%4-year graduation rate (2025)1.6 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
973Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
25.4%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)39.2 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
—Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)
Our read

Given that 100% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 46.4% of graduates to college. Greene County High School sends 30.9%, 16 points fewer than expected.

The path from Greene County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 14.4%Georgia private college 5.2%Out-of-state college 3.1%Georgia technical college 8.2%Career credential, working 20.6%Working, not in college 25.8%Not found in Georgia records 22.7%

    Share of the 97 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, Cleveland State Community College, North Carolina Central University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Athens Technical College864%$7,929$40,154—
    Albany State University330%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    Fort Valley State University239%$12,421$41,857$26,738
    Georgia State University251%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Savannah State University235%$7,542$44,180$26,000

    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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher12.6%
    Associate degree3.8%
    Certificate or other credential35.1%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet5%
    No credential, not enrolled43.8%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher12.6%
    Associate degree2.7%
    Certificate or other credential5.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.6%
    No credential, not enrolled75.7%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

20%30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202331%
Greene County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

27.3%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
9.1%Needed remedial English
16.1%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
14.9Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

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

Black68%
Hispanic18%
White11%
Multiracial3%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
7.4%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Lake Oconee Charter High School (6.1 mi, 74% to college) · Putnam County High School (14.9 mi, 42.5% to college) · Morgan County High School (15.6 mi, 62.5% to college) · Taliaferro County School (15.7 mi, 18.2% to college) · Hancock Central High School (21.9 mi, 47.4% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Greene County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureGreene CountyGreene CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)30.9%49.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)88.8%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)973—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)——50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Greene County High School graduates go to college?
30.9% of the Class of 2024 at Greene County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Greene County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Greene County High School graduates are Athens Technical College, Albany State University and Fort Valley State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Greene County High School?
Greene County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 88.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Greene County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
12.6% of Greene County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.