Jackson County High School
152 Jaxco Jct, Hoschton, GA 30548. 466 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 58.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 40% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 66.1% of graduates to college. Jackson County High School sends 58.4%, 8 points fewer than expected.
The path from Jackson County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 35%Georgia private college 4.9%Out-of-state college 6.7%Georgia technical college 11.8%Career credential, working 9.4%Working, not in college 19.3%Not found in Georgia records 12.9%Share of the 466 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, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Arizona State University Campus Immersion, Auburn University, Belmont Abbey 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 University of North Georgia 90 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Lanier Technical College 38 32% $8,202 $43,529 — Kennesaw State University 26 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of Georgia 10 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Athens Technical College 9 64% $7,929 $40,154 — 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: Jefferson High School (6.0 mi, 70.1% to college) · Winder-Barrow High School (7.8 mi, 53.6% to college) · Mill Creek High School (11.2 mi, 82.7% to college) · Cherokee Bluff High School (11.7 mi, 73.2% to college) · Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy (11.8 mi, 63.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Jackson County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Jackson County | Jackson County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 58.4% | 56.2% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,053 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 54.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Jackson County High School graduates go to college?
- 58.4% of the Class of 2024 at Jackson County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Jackson County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Jackson County High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Lanier Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Jackson County High School?
- Jackson County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Jackson County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 27.6% of Jackson County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
