Hardaway High School
2901 College Dr, Columbus, GA 31906. 242 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 57% of them enrolled in college within a year.
100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; Hardaway High School sends 57%, 11 points more than expected.
The path from Hardaway
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 30.6%Georgia private college 3.7%Out-of-state college 6.6%Georgia technical college 16.1%Career credential, working 8.3%Working, not in college 23.1%Not found in Georgia records 11.6%Share of the 242 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: Lake Michigan College, Strayer University- Washington, University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie, Alabama A & M University, Alabama State 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 Columbus State University 45 42% $15,711 $49,706 $23,968 Columbus Technical College 37 26% $7,638 $39,157 $8,756 Albany State University 10 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 University of Georgia 4 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia Southern University 3 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 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: Jordan Vocational High School (1.3 mi, 39.8% to college) · Columbus High School (1.6 mi, 92.1% to college) · Rainey McCullers School of the Arts (1.6 mi, 91.7% to college) · Carver High School (2.7 mi, 43.5% to college) · Kendrick High School (4.1 mi, 47.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Muscogee County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Hardaway | Muscogee County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 57% | 59.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.6% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 994 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 40% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Hardaway High School graduates go to college?
- 57% of the Class of 2024 at Hardaway High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Hardaway High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Hardaway High School graduates are Columbus State University, Columbus Technical College and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Hardaway High School?
- Hardaway High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Hardaway High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 17.2% of Hardaway High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
