LaGrange High School
516 N Greenwood St, Lagrange, GA 30240. 247 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.
87% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 50.7% of graduates to college; LaGrange High School sends 55.8%, 5 points more than expected.
The path from LaGrange
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 29.1%Georgia private college 1.6%Out-of-state college 14.2%Georgia technical college 10.9%Career credential, working 2.8%Working, not in college 32%Not found in Georgia records 9.3%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: Auburn University, Southern Union State Community College, University of Mississippi, Troy University, Tuskegee University. (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 West Georgia Technical College 24 40% $2,469 $41,700 $8,672 Georgia Southern University 14 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Kennesaw State University 13 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of Georgia 11 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Columbus State University 7 42% $15,711 $49,706 $23,968 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: Troup County High School (3.3 mi, 44.3% to college) · Callaway High School (4.1 mi, 45.8% to college) · Heard County High School (16.2 mi, 51.4% to college) · Greenville High School (18.8 mi, 38.4% to college) · Harris County High School (21.6 mi, 68.8% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Troup County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | LaGrange | Troup County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 55.8% | 48.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,083 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 44.2% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of LaGrange High School graduates go to college?
- 55.8% of the Class of 2024 at LaGrange High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do LaGrange High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most LaGrange High School graduates are West Georgia Technical College, Georgia Southern University and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at LaGrange High School?
- LaGrange High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many LaGrange High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 23.3% of LaGrange High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
