Jefferson High School
575 Washington St, Jefferson, GA 30549. 271 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 70.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Jefferson
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 52.4%Georgia private college 3%Out-of-state college 6.6%Georgia technical college 8.1%Career credential, working 5.5%Working, not in college 15.9%Not found in Georgia records 8.5%Share of the 271 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: Clemson University, Auburn University, Belmont University, Bucknell University, Community College of Denver. (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 57 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 University of Georgia 19 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia College & State University 18 60% $20,803 $64,452 $21,500 Lanier Technical College 16 32% $8,202 $43,529 — Kennesaw State University 9 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: Jackson County High School (6.0 mi, 58.4% to college) · East Jackson Comprehensive High School (6.9 mi, 51.4% to college) · Commerce High School (8.5 mi, 57.4% to college) · Winder-Barrow High School (11.6 mi, 53.6% to college) · Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy (13.0 mi, 63.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Jefferson City attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Jefferson | Jefferson City | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 70.1% | 70.1% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 96.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,094 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 62.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Jefferson High School graduates go to college?
- 70.1% of the Class of 2024 at Jefferson High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Jefferson High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Jefferson High School graduates are University of North Georgia, University of Georgia and Georgia College & State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Jefferson High School?
- Jefferson High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Jefferson High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 32.6% of Jefferson High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
