Heard County High School
545 Main St, Franklin, GA 30217. 144 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 51.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Heard County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 27.8%Georgia private college 3.5%Out-of-state college 6.9%Georgia technical college 13.2%Career credential, working 13.9%Working, not in college 25%Not found in Georgia records 9.7%Share of the 144 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: Southern Union State Community College, Jacksonville State University, Murray State University, Southern New Hampshire University, University of Alabama, Birmingham-Denta. (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 University of West Georgia 26 44% $11,787 $54,320 $20,750 West Georgia Technical College 19 40% $2,469 $41,700 $8,672 Columbus State University 4 42% $15,711 $49,706 $23,968 Berry College 3 71% $21,964 $57,984 $20,500 Georgia College & State University 3 60% $20,803 $64,452 $21,500 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: Callaway High School (14.7 mi, 45.8% to college) · LaGrange High School (16.2 mi, 55.8% to college) · Newnan High School (17.4 mi, 55.3% to college) · Central High School (19.2 mi, 59% to college) · Troup County High School (19.5 mi, 44.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Heard County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Heard County | Heard County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 51.4% | 51.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,025 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 62% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Heard County High School graduates go to college?
- 51.4% of the Class of 2024 at Heard County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Heard County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Heard County High School graduates are University of West Georgia, West Georgia Technical College and Columbus State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Heard County High School?
- Heard County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Heard County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 14.1% of Heard County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
