Harrison High School
4500 Due West Rd Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152. 501 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 83.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.
16% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 73.9% of graduates to college; Harrison High School sends 83.5%, 10 points more than expected.
The path from Harrison
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 49.1%Georgia private college 6.8%Out-of-state college 22.6%Georgia technical college 5%Career credential, working 2.4%Working, not in college 9.2%Not found in Georgia records 5%Share of the 501 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: The University of Alabama, Auburn University, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Mississippi State University, Brigham Young 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 Kennesaw State University 108 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Southern University 27 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Georgia College & State University 26 60% $20,803 $64,452 $21,500 Chattahoochee Technical College 24 45% $5,227 $41,955 — University of Georgia 23 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 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: Hillgrove High School (3.0 mi, 82.8% to college) · Kennesaw Mountain High School (4.1 mi, 76.7% to college) · East Paulding High School (4.1 mi, 55.9% to college) · McEachern High School (4.9 mi, 60.9% to college) · North Cobb High School (5.4 mi, 70.1% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Cobb County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Harrison | Cobb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 83.5% | 68.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 97.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,134 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 72.5% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Harrison High School graduates go to college?
- 83.5% of the Class of 2024 at Harrison High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Harrison High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Harrison High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Georgia Southern University and Georgia College & State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Harrison High School?
- Harrison High School has a four-year graduation rate of 97.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Harrison High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 48.1% of Harrison High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
