Howard High School
6400 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210. 198 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 53.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 49% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 63.1% of graduates to college. Howard High School sends 53.4%, 10 points fewer than expected.
The path from Howard
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 34.8%Georgia private college 4%Out-of-state college 4%Georgia technical college 10.6%Career credential, working 1.5%Working, not in college 25.3%Not found in Georgia records 19.7%Share of the 198 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: Brown University, Central State University, D'Youville College, Howard University, Sacramento City College-Los Rios Cc Dis. (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 Central Georgia Technical College 21 45% $8,881 $37,095 $9,500 Middle Georgia State University 17 26% $11,448 $48,459 $18,000 Albany State University 7 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Kennesaw State University 7 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Southern University 6 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 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: Academy For Classical Education (3.6 mi, 78.4% to college) · Westside High School (6.2 mi, 38.1% to college) · Central High School (8.1 mi, 60.8% to college) · VIP Academy (Virtual) (8.2 mi, 26.8% to college) · Southwest High School (8.8 mi, 46.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Bibb County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Howard | Bibb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 53.4% | 47.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 88.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,030 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 42.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Howard High School graduates go to college?
- 53.4% of the Class of 2024 at Howard High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Howard High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Howard High School graduates are Central Georgia Technical College, Middle Georgia State University and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Howard High School?
- Howard High School has a four-year graduation rate of 88.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Howard High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 18% of Howard High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
