Jackson High School
717 S Harkness St, Jackson, GA 30233. 235 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 49.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Jackson
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 32.3%Georgia private college 3.4%Out-of-state college 3.4%Georgia technical college 10.6%Career credential, working 7.7%Working, not in college 29.4%Not found in Georgia records 13.2%Share of the 235 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: Bethune-Cookman University, Brevard College, Charleston Southern University, Colorado Mountain College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. (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 Southern Crescent Technical College 24 60% $8,900 $39,335 $10,560 Gordon State College 16 22% $8,779 $46,001 $17,008 Georgia College & State University 11 60% $20,803 $64,452 $21,500 Georgia State University 9 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 6 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: Locust Grove High (6.2 mi, 47.4% to college) · Ola High School (11.4 mi, 62% to college) · McDonough High School (13.6 mi, 55.9% to college) · Luella High School (13.9 mi, 54.4% to college) · Alcovy High School (14.2 mi, 48% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Butts County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Jackson | Butts County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 49.7% | 49.7% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 84.6% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 957 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 49.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Jackson High School graduates go to college?
- 49.7% of the Class of 2024 at Jackson High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Jackson High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Jackson High School graduates are Southern Crescent Technical College, Gordon State College and Georgia College & State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Jackson High School?
- Jackson High School has a four-year graduation rate of 84.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Jackson High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 11.2% of Jackson High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
