Hurricane Transition Academy
601 West Cypress St, Fitzgerald, GA 31750. 23 graduates in the Class of 2023, and 26% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Hurricane Transition Academy
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2023
Georgia public college 8.7%Georgia private college 4.3%Georgia technical college 13%Working, not in college 47.8%Not found in Georgia records 26.1%Share of the 23 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2023, by number of students.
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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 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College 3 42% — $35,184 — South Georgia State College 2 22% $7,405 $39,798 $13,750 Georgia Military College 1 35% $18,466 $42,152 $10,500 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
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Not enough years reported.
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: Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy (2.8 mi, 54% to college) · Irwin County High School (9.2 mi, 60.7% to college) · Wilcox County High School (19.2 mi, 50% to college) · Tift County High School (20.8 mi, 55.1% to college) · Turner County High School (22.4 mi, 41.7% to college)
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Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Hurricane Transition Academy | Ben Hill County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2023) | 26% | 51.1% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | — | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | — | 1,037 | |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Hurricane Transition Academy graduates go to college?
- 26% of the Class of 2023 at Hurricane Transition Academy enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Hurricane Transition Academy graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Hurricane Transition Academy graduates are Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, South Georgia State College and Georgia Military College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
