Jenkins County High School
433 Barney Ave, Millen, GA 30442. 68 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 52.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.
99% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.7% of graduates to college; Jenkins County High School sends 52.8%, 6 points more than expected.
The path from Jenkins County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 27.9%Georgia private college 2.9%Out-of-state college 4.4%Georgia technical college 17.6%Career credential, working 11.8%Working, not in college 19.1%Not found in Georgia records 16.2%Share of the 68 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: Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, Liberty University, South Carolina 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 Ogeechee Technical College 8 34% $5,806 $38,242 $9,500 Georgia Southern University 7 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 East Georgia State College 3 14% $6,673 $41,785 $11,525 Southeastern Technical College 3 46% $7,570 $36,569 — Georgia College & State University 2 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: Screven County High School (18.7 mi, 51% to college) · Portal Middle/High School (18.8 mi, 53.1% to college) · Burke County High School (19.2 mi, 47% to college) · Emanuel County Institute (20.0 mi, 47.8% to college) · Statesboro STEAM Academy (26.5 mi, 61.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Jenkins County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Jenkins County | Jenkins County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 52.8% | 52.8% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 82.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 983 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 44.9% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Jenkins County High School graduates go to college?
- 52.8% of the Class of 2024 at Jenkins County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Jenkins County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Jenkins County High School graduates are Ogeechee Technical College, Georgia Southern University and East Georgia State College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Jenkins County High School?
- Jenkins County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 82.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Jenkins County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 21.3% of Jenkins County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
