Lanier High School
918 Buford Hwy, Sugar Hill, GA 30518. 447 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 67.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Lanier
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 45%Georgia private college 5.1%Out-of-state college 11%Georgia technical college 6.5%Career credential, working 2.2%Working, not in college 12.1%Not found in Georgia records 18.1%Share of the 447 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: Coastal Carolina University, The University of Alabama, Belmont University, Dickinson School of Law, University of South Carolina-Columbia. (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 Kennesaw State University 46 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of North Georgia 42 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Georgia State University 28 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Georgia Gwinnett College 27 22% $10,080 $48,736 $19,000 University of Georgia 20 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 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: North Gwinnett High School (2.3 mi, 89.3% to college) · Buford High School (3.3 mi, 77.6% to college) · Collins Hill High School (4.9 mi, 67% to college) · Mountain View High School (5.2 mi, 68.8% to college) · Peachtree Ridge High School (5.9 mi, 75.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Gwinnett County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Lanier | Gwinnett County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 67.6% | 66.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,114 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 63.2% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Lanier High School graduates go to college?
- 67.6% of the Class of 2024 at Lanier High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Lanier High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Lanier High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, University of North Georgia and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Lanier High School?
- Lanier High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Lanier High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 32.9% of Lanier High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
