Georgia public high school · Jefferson County

Jefferson County High School

1157 Warrior Trl, Louisville, GA 30434. 138 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 51.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.

51.4%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)8.6 pts below Georgia (60%)
6.5%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)11.3 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
91%4-year graduation rate (2025)3.7 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
982Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
25%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)39.6 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
45.6%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)4.4 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Jefferson County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 31.9%Georgia private college 3.6%Out-of-state college 3.6%Georgia technical college 12.3%Career credential, working 8.7%Working, not in college 29.7%Not found in Georgia records 10.1%

    Share of the 138 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, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Houston City College, Strayer University- Washington. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    East Georgia State College1514%$6,673$41,785$11,525
    Georgia Southern University1254%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Oconee Fall Line Technical College1175%$8,873$35,413$5,316
    Augusta University448%$12,017$52,071$20,000
    Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College340%$6,874$41,999$18,363

    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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher6.5%
    Associate degree11.1%
    Certificate or other credential27.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet12.9%
    No credential, not enrolled42.1%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher12.4%
    Associate degree8.4%
    Certificate or other credential26.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3%
    No credential, not enrolled49.5%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202351%
Jefferson County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

32.8%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
9.8%Needed remedial English
26.3%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

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

Black67%
White21%
Hispanic9%
Multiracial2%
Asian1%
97%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
3.3%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Glascock County Middle/High School (15.1 mi, 65.8% to college) · Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics (20.9 mi, 53.2% to college) · Hephzibah High School (22.9 mi, 39.4% to college) · Burke County High School (24.3 mi, 47% to college) · Washington County High School (24.5 mi, 64.4% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Jefferson County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureJefferson CountyJefferson CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)51.4%51.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)91%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)982—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)45.6%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Jefferson County High School graduates go to college?
51.4% of the Class of 2024 at Jefferson County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Jefferson County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Jefferson County High School graduates are East Georgia State College, Georgia Southern University and Oconee Fall Line Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Jefferson County High School?
Jefferson County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Jefferson County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
6.5% of Jefferson County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.