Hillgrove High School
4165 Luther Ward Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127. 545 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 82.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.
30% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 69.4% of graduates to college; Hillgrove High School sends 82.8%, 13 points more than expected.
The path from Hillgrove
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 51.4%Georgia private college 3.7%Out-of-state college 19.6%Georgia technical college 8.1%Career credential, working 2.9%Working, not in college 8.1%Not found in Georgia records 6.2%Share of the 545 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, Howard University, Alabama State University, Johns Hopkins University, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical 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 Kennesaw State University 121 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Chattahoochee Technical College 42 45% $5,227 $41,955 — Georgia State University 42 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Georgia Southern University 23 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 University of Georgia 22 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: McEachern High School (2.2 mi, 60.9% to college) · Harrison High School (3.0 mi, 83.5% to college) · East Paulding High School (4.6 mi, 55.9% to college) · Marietta High School (4.9 mi, 55.1% to college) · Kennesaw Mountain High School (5.7 mi, 76.7% 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 | Hillgrove | Cobb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 82.8% | 68.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 96.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,082 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 62.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Hillgrove High School graduates go to college?
- 82.8% of the Class of 2024 at Hillgrove High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Hillgrove High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Hillgrove High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Hillgrove High School?
- Hillgrove High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Hillgrove High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 42.1% of Hillgrove High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
