Georgia public high school · Johnson County

Johnson County High School

150 Herschel Walker Dr, Wrightsville, GA 31096. 74 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.

55.5%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)4.5 pts below Georgia (60%)
6.3%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)11.5 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
88.8%4-year graduation rate (2025)1.5 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
926Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
42.2%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)7.8 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; Johnson County High School sends 55.5%, 9 points more than expected.

The path from Johnson County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 43.2%Georgia private college 4.1%Out-of-state college 1.4%Georgia technical college 6.8%Career credential, working 9.5%Working, not in college 23%Not found in Georgia records 12.2%

    Share of the 74 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: Trevecca Nazarene College. (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 College1314%$6,673$41,785$11,525
    Georgia Southern University754%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Middle Georgia State University526%$11,448$48,459$18,000
    Kennesaw State University350%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Oconee Fall Line Technical College375%$8,873$35,413$5,316

    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 higher6.3%
    Associate degree12.5%
    Certificate or other credential37.6%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet6.3%
    No credential, not enrolled37.5%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher16.9%
    Associate degree8.5%
    Certificate or other credential25.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet2.8%
    No credential, not enrolled46.5%

    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%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202356%
Johnson 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?

24.3%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
5.4%Needed remedial English
28.6%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

White51%
Black41%
Hispanic4%
Multiracial3%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
7.4%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: East Laurens High School (11.9 mi, 52.9% to college) · Moore Street Facility (17.3 mi, 15.9% to college) · Washington County High School (17.5 mi, 64.4% to college) · Dublin High School (17.7 mi, 63.5% to college) · Treutlen Middle/High School (22.2 mi, 61% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureJohnson CountyJohnson CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)55.5%55.5%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)88.8%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)926—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)42.2%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Johnson County High School graduates go to college?
55.5% of the Class of 2024 at Johnson County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Johnson County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Johnson County High School graduates are East Georgia State College, Georgia Southern University and Middle Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Johnson County High School?
Johnson County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 88.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Johnson County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
6.3% of Johnson County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.