Jonesboro High School
7728 Mount Zion Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236. 247 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 51.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; Jonesboro High School sends 51.4%, 5 points more than expected.
The path from Jonesboro
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 27.1%Georgia private college 7.3%Out-of-state college 13.4%Georgia technical college 3.6%Career credential, working 10.1%Working, not in college 22.7%Not found in Georgia records 15.8%Share of the 247 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama State University, Texas Southern University, South Carolina State University, Tusculum College, Xavier University of Louisiana. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Clayton State University 15 38% $8,868 $54,701 $25,250 Georgia State University 14 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Albany State University 7 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Kennesaw State University 7 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Fort Valley State University 5 39% $12,421 $41,857 $26,738 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
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: Elite Scholars Academy School (1.0 mi, 93.3% to college) · Mount Zion High School (2.0 mi, 44.4% to college) · Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts (2.3 mi, 91.3% to college) · Riverdale High School (3.6 mi, 53.9% to college) · Mundy's Mill High School (4.3 mi, 46.7% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Clayton County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Jonesboro | Clayton County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 51.4% | 44.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 88.2% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 923 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 30.3% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Jonesboro High School graduates go to college?
- 51.4% of the Class of 2024 at Jonesboro High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Jonesboro High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Jonesboro High School graduates are Clayton State University, Georgia State University and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Jonesboro High School?
- Jonesboro High School has a four-year graduation rate of 88.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Jonesboro High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 16.5% of Jonesboro High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
