Harlem High School
1070 Appling Harlem Rd, Harlem, GA 30814. 290 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 53.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 42% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 65.4% of graduates to college. Harlem High School sends 53.8%, 12 points fewer than expected.
The path from Harlem
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 27.6%Georgia private college 8.6%Out-of-state college 5.9%Georgia technical college 11.7%Career credential, working 5.5%Working, not in college 26.6%Not found in Georgia records 14.1%Share of the 290 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: North Carolina Central University, University of South Carolina Aiken, Anne Arundel Community College, Benedictine University, Gaston College. (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 Augusta University 30 48% $12,017 $52,071 $20,000 Augusta Technical College 29 36% $7,427 $37,887 $6,881 Georgia Southern University 19 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Georgia Military College 10 35% $18,466 $42,152 $10,500 East Georgia State College 6 14% $6,673 $41,785 $11,525 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: Grovetown High School (5.3 mi, 60.6% to college) · Thomson High School (9.4 mi, 47.1% to college) · Evans High School (10.6 mi, 61.8% to college) · Greenbrier High School (11.5 mi, 79.9% to college) · Lakeside High School (13.4 mi, 77% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Columbia County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Harlem | Columbia County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 53.8% | 67.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 91.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,016 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 46.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Harlem High School graduates go to college?
- 53.8% of the Class of 2024 at Harlem High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Harlem High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Harlem High School graduates are Augusta University, Augusta Technical College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Harlem High School?
- Harlem High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Harlem High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 19.5% of Harlem High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
