Georgia public high school · Hall County

Johnson High School

3155 Robert Wood Johnson Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507. 242 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 52.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.

52.5%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)7.5 pts below Georgia (60%)
19.2%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)1.4 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
80.6%4-year graduation rate (2025)6.7 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
1,032Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
65.6%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)1.0 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
43.4%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)6.7 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Johnson

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 31.8%Georgia private college 5.4%Out-of-state college 2.1%Georgia technical college 13.2%Career credential, working 13.6%Working, not in college 19%Not found in Georgia records 14.9%

    Share of the 242 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: Bowdoin College, California State University-Northridge, Mount San Antonio College, Prairie View A&M University, Waubonsee Community 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
    University of North Georgia5838%$14,185$55,822$16,495
    Lanier Technical College3032%$8,202$43,529—
    Georgia State University651%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Kennesaw State University450%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Brenau University334%$17,968$54,638$28,000

    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 higher19.2%
    Associate degree6.5%
    Certificate or other credential30%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet11%
    No credential, not enrolled33.3%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher16.3%
    Associate degree10.6%
    Certificate or other credential19.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.2%
    No credential, not enrolled49%

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

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202352%
Johnson High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

18.3%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
4.6%Needed remedial English
27.3%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
21.9Average 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

Hispanic81%
White12%
Black4%
Multiracial2%
Asian1%
71%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
6.5%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Lanier College and Career Academy (0.9 mi, 26.7% to college) · The Foundry (0.9 mi, 20% to college) · West Hall High School (3.3 mi, 60.5% to college) · Flowery Branch High (3.9 mi, 63.5% to college) · Gainesville High School (5.2 mi, 45% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureJohnsonHall CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)52.5%56.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)80.6%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,032—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)43.4%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Johnson High School graduates go to college?
52.5% of the Class of 2024 at Johnson High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Johnson High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Johnson High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Lanier Technical College and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Johnson High School?
Johnson High School has a four-year graduation rate of 80.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Johnson High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
19.2% of Johnson High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.