LaFayette High School
100 Rambler Dr, La Fayette, GA 30728. 261 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 38.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 94% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 48.4% of graduates to college. LaFayette High School sends 38.7%, 10 points fewer than expected.
The path from LaFayette
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 16.9%Georgia private college 2.7%Out-of-state college 8%Georgia technical college 11.1%Working, not in college 41.4%Not found in Georgia records 19.9%Share of the 261 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: The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Jacksonville State University, Chattanooga State Community College, Florida College, Cleveland State Community College. (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 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 29 49% $4,043 $39,355 $7,491 Dalton State College 23 29% $2,353 $46,083 $13,419 Kennesaw State University 5 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 3 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 Berry College 2 71% $21,964 $57,984 $20,500 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.
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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: Gordon Lee High School (10.6 mi, 77.3% to college) · Heritage High School (12.8 mi, 56.9% to college) · Trion High School (13.0 mi, 57.9% to college) · Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School (15.8 mi, 40.5% to college) · Ridgeland High School (16.2 mi, 33.6% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Walker County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | LaFayette | Walker County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 38.7% | 36% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | — | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 46% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of LaFayette High School graduates go to college?
- 38.7% of the Class of 2024 at LaFayette High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do LaFayette High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most LaFayette High School graduates are Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Dalton State College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at LaFayette High School?
- LaFayette High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many LaFayette High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 13.4% of LaFayette High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
