Georgia public high school · Richmond County

Hephzibah High School

4558 Brothersville Rd, Hephzibah, GA 30815. 243 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 39.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.

39.4%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)20.6 pts below Georgia (60%)
6.5%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)11.3 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
84.4%4-year graduation rate (2025)2.8 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
890Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
6.4%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)58.2 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
32.1%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)17.9 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 98% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 47% of graduates to college. Hephzibah High School sends 39.4%, 8 points fewer than expected.

The path from Hephzibah

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 16%Georgia private college 3.7%Out-of-state college 7.8%Georgia technical college 11.9%Career credential, working 1.2%Working, not in college 39.1%Not found in Georgia records 20.2%

    Share of the 243 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Benedict College, South Carolina State University, Talladega College, Aiken Technical College, Claflin University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Augusta Technical College2936%$7,427$37,887$6,881
    Augusta University948%$12,017$52,071$20,000
    Georgia Southern University954%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Georgia Military College735%$18,466$42,152$10,500
    Albany State University630%$14,511$44,975$21,750

    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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher6.5%
    Associate degree7.5%
    Certificate or other credential16.1%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet13.1%
    No credential, not enrolled56.8%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher6.4%
    Associate degree8%
    Certificate or other credential17.1%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.3%
    No credential, not enrolled64.4%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202339%
Hephzibah High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

22.1%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
13.2%Needed remedial English
19%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

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

Black77%
White12%
Hispanic7%
Multiracial3%
98%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
3.3%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics (3.7 mi, 53.2% to college) · Cross Creek High School (6.6 mi, 41.1% to college) · Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School (8.2 mi, 64.1% to college) · Glenn Hills High School (8.8 mi, 29.9% to college) · Butler High School (9.3 mi, 43.2% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Richmond County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureHephzibahRichmond CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)39.4%46.8%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)84.4%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)890—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)32.1%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Hephzibah High School graduates go to college?
39.4% of the Class of 2024 at Hephzibah High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Hephzibah High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Hephzibah High School graduates are Augusta Technical College, Augusta University and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Hephzibah High School?
Hephzibah High School has a four-year graduation rate of 84.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Hephzibah High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
6.5% of Hephzibah High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.