Lanier College and Career Academy
2723 Tumbling Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504. 71 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 26.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 67% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 57.2% of graduates to college. Lanier College and Career Academy sends 26.7%, 30 points fewer than expected.
The path from Lanier College and Career Academy
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 1.4%Out-of-state college 1.4%Georgia technical college 23.9%Career credential, working 5.6%Working, not in college 42.3%Not found in Georgia records 25.4%Share of the 71 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: San Diego State 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 Lanier Technical College 14 32% $8,202 $43,529 — Gwinnett Technical College 2 34% $15,675 $47,903 $13,079 North Georgia Technical College 1 41% $4,597 $38,478 $7,500 University of North Georgia 1 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 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: The Foundry (0.0 mi, 20% to college) · Johnson High School (0.9 mi, 52.5% to college) · West Hall High School (3.3 mi, 60.5% to college) · Gainesville High School (4.3 mi, 45% to college) · Flowery Branch High (4.4 mi, 63.5% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Hall County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Lanier College and Career Academy | Hall County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 26.7% | 56.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 63.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | — | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | — | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Lanier College and Career Academy graduates go to college?
- 26.7% of the Class of 2024 at Lanier College and Career Academy enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Lanier College and Career Academy graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Lanier College and Career Academy graduates are Lanier Technical College, Gwinnett Technical College and North Georgia Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Lanier College and Career Academy?
- Lanier College and Career Academy has a four-year graduation rate of 63.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Lanier College and Career Academy graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 1% of Lanier College and Career Academy's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
