Laney High School
1339 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta, GA 30901. 137 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 40.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 100% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 46.4% of graduates to college. Laney High School sends 40.1%, 6 points fewer than expected.
The path from Laney
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 17.5%Georgia private college 1.5%Out-of-state college 13.1%Georgia technical college 8%Career credential, working 2.2%Working, not in college 35.8%Not found in Georgia records 21.9%Share of the 137 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: South Carolina State University, University of Maryland - University Col, Alabama State University, Benedict College, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs. (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 Augusta Technical College 11 36% $7,427 $37,887 $6,881 Albany State University 5 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 East Georgia State College 4 14% $6,673 $41,785 $11,525 Georgia Southern University 4 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Augusta University 3 48% $12,017 $52,071 $20,000 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: Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School (0.1 mi, 77.6% to college) · Davidson Fine Arts Magnet (0.6 mi, 90.2% to college) · Josey High School (1.3 mi, 25.8% to college) · Academy of Richmond County High School (1.4 mi, 54% to college) · Butler High School (3.9 mi, 43.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Richmond County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Laney | Richmond County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 40.1% | 46.8% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 74% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 888 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 28.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Laney High School graduates go to college?
- 40.1% of the Class of 2024 at Laney High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Laney High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Laney High School graduates are Augusta Technical College, Albany State University and East Georgia State College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Laney High School?
- Laney High School has a four-year graduation rate of 74%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Laney High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 6.7% of Laney High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
