Jones County High School
339 Railroad St, Gray, GA 31032. 342 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 61.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 38% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 66.7% of graduates to college. Jones County High School sends 61.3%, 5 points fewer than expected.
The path from Jones County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 32.7%Georgia private college 10.2%Out-of-state college 6.1%Georgia technical college 12.3%Career credential, working 9.1%Working, not in college 22.2%Not found in Georgia records 7.3%Share of the 342 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
- 2
Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama State University, Auburn University, Bethune-Cookman University, Clarke University, Coastal Carolina University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
- 3
What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Central Georgia Technical College 38 45% $8,881 $37,095 $9,500 Georgia Military College 24 35% $18,466 $42,152 $10,500 Georgia Southern University 22 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Middle Georgia State University 21 26% $11,448 $48,459 $18,000 Kennesaw State University 11 50% $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.
- 4
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: Northeast High School (10.1 mi, 54.4% to college) · VIP Academy (Virtual) (11.4 mi, 26.8% to college) · Academy For Classical Education (12.0 mi, 78.4% to college) · Central High School (13.0 mi, 60.8% to college) · Southwest High School (15.3 mi, 46.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Jones County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Jones County | Jones County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 61.3% | 61.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 86.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,033 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 46% | — | 50% |
Tell us and we will connect you with a local real estate agent who knows this area.
Quick answers
- What percent of Jones County High School graduates go to college?
- 61.3% of the Class of 2024 at Jones County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Jones County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Jones County High School graduates are Central Georgia Technical College, Georgia Military College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Jones County High School?
- Jones County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 86.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Jones County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 21.4% of Jones County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
