Georgia public high school · Savannah-Chatham County

Jenkins High School

1800 E De Renne Ave, Savannah, GA 31406. 185 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 56.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Savannah-Chatham County Chatham County
56.7%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)3.3 pts below Georgia (60%)
18.9%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)1.1 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
83.2%4-year graduation rate (2025)4.0 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
1,031Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
75.8%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)11.2 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
32.7%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)17.3 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Jenkins

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 36.2%Georgia private college 2.7%Out-of-state college 7%Georgia technical college 10.8%Career credential, working 8.1%Working, not in college 21.1%Not found in Georgia records 14.1%

    Share of the 185 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: South Carolina State University, Tennessee State University, Alabama A & M University, Auburn University, Hampton University. (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
    Georgia Southern University2454%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Savannah Technical College1747%$3,457$38,126—
    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus1194%$12,028$114,210$19,500
    Savannah State University935%$7,542$44,180$26,000
    Kennesaw State University850%$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

    Bachelor's or higher18.9%
    Associate degree3.2%
    Certificate or other credential25.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet15.3%
    No credential, not enrolled37.4%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher16.5%
    Associate degree2.3%
    Certificate or other credential30.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.1%
    No credential, not enrolled46.3%

    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%20072009201120132015201720192021202357%
Jenkins High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

18.4%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
8%Needed remedial English
24.1%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
18.2Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

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

Black60%
Hispanic17%
White14%
Asian5%
Multiracial4%
74%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
17.8%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Johnson High School (1.6 mi, 50% to college) · Savannah Arts Academy (1.7 mi, 85.7% to college) · Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School (2.6 mi, 64.3% to college) · Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy (2.7 mi, 29.8% to college) · Beach High School (3.0 mi, 37.8% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureJenkinsSavannah-Chatham CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)56.7%50.2%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)83.2%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,031—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)32.7%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Jenkins High School graduates go to college?
56.7% of the Class of 2024 at Jenkins High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Jenkins High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Jenkins High School graduates are Georgia Southern University, Savannah Technical College and Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Jenkins High School?
Jenkins High School has a four-year graduation rate of 83.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Jenkins High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
18.9% of Jenkins High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.