Georgia public high school · Henry County

Hampton High School

795 Hampton Locust Grove Rd, Hampton, GA 30228. 333 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 57% of them enrolled in college within a year.

57%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)3.0 pts below Georgia (60%)
18.6%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)0.8 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
91.2%4-year graduation rate (2025)4.0 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
948Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
44.8%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)19.8 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
45.2%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)4.8 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Hampton

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 31.8%Georgia private college 4.2%Out-of-state college 9.3%Georgia technical college 11.7%Career credential, working 10.2%Working, not in college 14.1%Not found in Georgia records 18.6%

    Share of the 333 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Full Sail University, Howard University, Southern New Hampshire University, The University of Alabama, Western Governors 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
    Southern Crescent Technical College3160%$8,900$39,335$10,560
    Georgia State University1851%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Kennesaw State University1850%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Gordon State College1622%$8,779$46,001$17,008
    Clayton State University838%$8,868$54,701$25,250

    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 higher18.6%
    Associate degree5.9%
    Certificate or other credential32%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet12.3%
    No credential, not enrolled31.2%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher21.3%
    Associate degree4.2%
    Certificate or other credential8.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet5%
    No credential, not enrolled61.3%

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

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202357%
Hampton High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

25.5%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
10.3%Needed remedial English
26.6%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
16.7Average 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

Black65%
Hispanic16%
White14%
Multiracial4%
Asian1%
64%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
7.1%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Luella High School (3.2 mi, 54.4% to college) · Dutchtown High (6.3 mi, 61.2% to college) · Lovejoy High School (6.7 mi, 54.6% to college) · McDonough High School (7.9 mi, 55.9% to college) · Eagle's Landing High School (8.1 mi, 53.4% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureHamptonHenry CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)57%58%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)91.2%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)948—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)45.2%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Hampton High School graduates go to college?
57% of the Class of 2024 at Hampton High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Hampton High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Hampton High School graduates are Southern Crescent Technical College, Georgia State University and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Hampton High School?
Hampton High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Hampton High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
18.6% of Hampton High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.