Jeff Davis High School
156 Collins St, Hazlehurst, GA 31539. 183 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 46.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Jeff Davis
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 31.1%Georgia private college 0.5%Out-of-state college 1.6%Georgia technical college 13.1%Career credential, working 4.9%Working, not in college 32.8%Not found in Georgia records 15.8%Share of the 183 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: Carson-Newman University, Jacksonville State University, Mississippi State University. (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 South Georgia State College 20 22% $7,405 $39,798 $13,750 Georgia Southern University 14 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Southeastern Technical College 10 46% $7,570 $36,569 — Coastal Pines Technical College 7 53% $395 $35,445 — Georgia College & State University 4 60% $20,803 $64,452 $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: Appling County High School (17.0 mi, 50.8% to college) · Telfair County High School (21.3 mi, 53.5% to college) · Montgomery County High School (21.8 mi, 53.1% to college) · Wheeler County High School (22.0 mi, 64.1% to college) · Bacon County High School (25.6 mi, 43.1% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Jeff Davis County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Jeff Davis | Jeff Davis County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 46.3% | 46.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 98.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,097 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 51.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Jeff Davis High School graduates go to college?
- 46.3% of the Class of 2024 at Jeff Davis High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Jeff Davis High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Jeff Davis High School graduates are South Georgia State College, Georgia Southern University and Southeastern Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Jeff Davis High School?
- Jeff Davis High School has a four-year graduation rate of 98.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Jeff Davis High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 15.4% of Jeff Davis High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
