Groves High School
100 Priscilla D. Thomas Way, Garden City, GA 31408. 169 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 31.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 75% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 54.6% of graduates to college. Groves High School sends 31.3%, 23 points fewer than expected.
The path from Groves
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 11.8%Georgia private college 1.2%Out-of-state college 5.3%Georgia technical college 13%Career credential, working 11.2%Working, not in college 37.3%Not found in Georgia records 20.1%Share of the 169 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: Montcalm Community College, Automotive Training Center-Exton, Dickinson School of Law, Full Sail University, New Jersey City 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 Savannah Technical College 22 47% $3,457 $38,126 — Georgia Southern University 10 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Savannah State University 4 35% $7,542 $44,180 $26,000 University of Georgia 2 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Augusta University 1 48% $12,017 $52,071 $20,000 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.
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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: Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School (1.2 mi, 77.6% to college) · Beach High School (4.3 mi, 37.8% to college) · Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy (4.6 mi, 29.8% to college) · Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School (5.2 mi, 64.3% to college) · Savannah Arts Academy (5.6 mi, 85.7% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Savannah-Chatham County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Groves | Savannah-Chatham County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 31.3% | 50.2% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 77.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 905 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 18.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Groves High School graduates go to college?
- 31.3% of the Class of 2024 at Groves High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Groves High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Groves High School graduates are Savannah Technical College, Georgia Southern University and Savannah State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Groves High School?
- Groves High School has a four-year graduation rate of 77.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Groves High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 1.2% of Groves High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
