Georgia public high school · Muscogee County

Jordan Vocational High School

3200 Howard Ave, Columbus, GA 31904. 166 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 39.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.

39.8%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)20.2 pts below Georgia (60%)
5.2%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)12.6 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
94.5%4-year graduation rate (2025)7.3 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
920Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
25.9%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)24.2 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 100% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 46.4% of graduates to college. Jordan Vocational High School sends 39.8%, 7 points fewer than expected.

The path from Jordan Vocational

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 15.7%Georgia private college 1.8%Out-of-state college 4.2%Georgia technical college 18.1%Career credential, working 16.3%Working, not in college 27.1%Not found in Georgia records 16.9%

    Share of the 166 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: Campbellsville University, Grand Canyon University, Lees-McRae College, Norwich Univ-Grads (January), Rust 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
    Columbus Technical College3026%$7,638$39,157$8,756
    Columbus State University1742%$15,711$49,706$23,968
    Albany State University430%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    Georgia Military College335%$18,466$42,152$10,500
    Georgia Southern University254%$16,785$59,167$20,568

    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 higher5.2%
    Associate degree3%
    Certificate or other credential17.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet9.7%
    No credential, not enrolled64.2%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher2.9%
    Associate degree6.6%
    Certificate or other credential12.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.6%
    No credential, not enrolled74.5%

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

College-going over time

20%30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202340%
Jordan Vocational High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

23.2%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
16.1%Needed remedial English
13.7%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

Black48%
Hispanic23%
White20%
Multiracial8%
Asian1%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
1.3%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Columbus High School (1.1 mi, 92.1% to college) · Hardaway High School (1.3 mi, 57% to college) · Rainey McCullers School of the Arts (2.0 mi, 91.7% to college) · Carver High School (2.8 mi, 43.5% to college) · Spencer High School (4.6 mi, 44.2% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureJordan VocationalMuscogee CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)39.8%59.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)94.5%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)920—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)25.9%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Jordan Vocational High School graduates go to college?
39.8% of the Class of 2024 at Jordan Vocational High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Jordan Vocational High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Jordan Vocational High School graduates are Columbus Technical College, Columbus State University and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Jordan Vocational High School?
Jordan Vocational High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Jordan Vocational High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
5.2% of Jordan Vocational High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.