Harris County High School
8281 Ga Highway 116, Hamilton, GA 31811. 340 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 68.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Harris County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 44.4%Georgia private college 5.3%Out-of-state college 5.6%Georgia technical college 13.5%Career credential, working 7.6%Working, not in college 14.4%Not found in Georgia records 9.1%Share of the 340 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: Kentucky State University, Alabama State University, Auburn University, Brigham Young University, Bryant & Stratton College-Albany. (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 86 42% $15,711 $49,706 $23,968 Columbus Technical College 45 26% $7,638 $39,157 $8,756 Georgia Southern University 18 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Kennesaw State University 8 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 6 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 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: Northside High School (13.2 mi, 69.9% to college) · Shaw High School (13.8 mi, 51% to college) · Manchester High School (17.2 mi, 39.8% to college) · Hardaway High School (18.3 mi, 57% to college) · Troup County High School (18.4 mi, 44.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Harris County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Harris County | Harris County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 68.8% | 68.8% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,110 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 53.2% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Harris County High School graduates go to college?
- 68.8% of the Class of 2024 at Harris County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Harris County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Harris County High School graduates are Columbus State University, Columbus Technical College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Harris County High School?
- Harris County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Harris County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 26.8% of Harris County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
