Georgia public high school · Savannah-Chatham County

Johnson High School

3012 Sunset Blvd, Savannah, GA 31404. 154 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 50% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Savannah-Chatham County Chatham County
50%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)10.0 pts below Georgia (60%)
7.5%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)10.3 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
84%4-year graduation rate (2025)3.2 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
935Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
84.6%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)20.0 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
20.7%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)29.3 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Johnson

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 26.6%Georgia private college 3.9%Out-of-state college 7.8%Georgia technical college 11.7%Career credential, working 6.5%Working, not in college 32.5%Not found in Georgia records 11%

    Share of the 154 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, Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman University, Edward Waters College, Full Sail 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
    Savannah Technical College1847%$3,457$38,126—
    Georgia Southern University1654%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Kennesaw State University850%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Albany State University430%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    Georgia State University351%$12,365$51,903$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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher7.5%
    Associate degree3.5%
    Certificate or other credential23.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet15%
    No credential, not enrolled50.3%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher16.1%
    Associate degree2%
    Certificate or other credential36.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.7%
    No credential, not enrolled40.9%

    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%20072009201120132015201720192021202350%
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?

30.5%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
13.6%Needed remedial English
20%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

Black82%
Hispanic9%
Multiracial4%
White3%
Asian1%
83%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
10.6%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Jenkins High School (1.6 mi, 56.7% to college) · The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High (2.1 mi, 25.2% to college) · Savannah Early College High School (2.1 mi, 56% to college) · Savannah Arts Academy (2.2 mi, 85.7% to college) · Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School (2.5 mi, 64.3% 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

MeasureJohnsonSavannah-Chatham CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)50%50.2%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)84%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)935—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)20.7%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Johnson High School graduates go to college?
50% 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 Savannah Technical College, Georgia Southern University and Kennesaw 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 84%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Johnson High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
7.5% of Johnson High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.