Independence High School
791 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA 30075. 108 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 27.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 62% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 58.9% of graduates to college. Independence High School sends 27.7%, 31 points fewer than expected.
The path from Independence
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 12%Georgia private college 0.9%Out-of-state college 3.7%Georgia technical college 11.1%Working, not in college 48.1%Not found in Georgia records 24.1%Share of the 108 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: College of the Canyons, Northern Virginia Community College, State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota, University of Arizona. (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 Gwinnett Technical College 11 34% $15,675 $47,903 $13,079 Georgia State University 9 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Albany State University 1 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Dalton State College 1 29% $2,353 $46,083 $13,419 Kennesaw State University 1 50% $16,325 $62,766 $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: Roswell High School (3.2 mi, 78.3% to college) · Centennial High School (4.2 mi, 71.5% to college) · North Springs High School (4.3 mi, 69.5% to college) · Walton High School (4.9 mi, 93.6% to college) · Pope High School (5.2 mi, 84% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Fulton County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Independence | Fulton County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 27.7% | 70.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 67.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 882 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | — | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Independence High School graduates go to college?
- 27.7% of the Class of 2024 at Independence High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Independence High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Independence High School graduates are Gwinnett Technical College, Georgia State University and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Independence High School?
- Independence High School has a four-year graduation rate of 67.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Independence High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 1.1% of Independence High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
