Irwin County High School
149 Chieftain Cir, Ocilla, GA 31774. 94 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 60.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.
93% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 48.7% of graduates to college; Irwin County High School sends 60.7%, 12 points more than expected.
The path from Irwin County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 39.4%Georgia private college 1.1%Out-of-state college 3.2%Georgia technical college 17%Career credential, working 8.5%Working, not in college 18.1%Not found in Georgia records 12.8%Share of the 94 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: Alabama State University, Harvard - Kennedy School of Government, Trident Technical 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 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 15 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College 13 42% — $35,184 — Georgia Southern University 10 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Valdosta State University 3 45% $10,804 $52,334 $23,000 Central Georgia Technical College 2 45% $8,881 $37,095 $9,500 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: Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy (6.6 mi, 54% to college) · Hurricane Transition Academy (9.2 mi, 26% to college) · Tift County High School (15.8 mi, 55.1% to college) · Coffee County High School (22.3 mi, 53.4% to college) · Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy (23.1 mi, 48% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Irwin County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Irwin County | Irwin County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 60.7% | 60.7% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 966 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 55.2% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Irwin County High School graduates go to college?
- 60.7% of the Class of 2024 at Irwin County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Irwin County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Irwin County High School graduates are Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Irwin County High School?
- Irwin County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Irwin County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 15.2% of Irwin County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
