Locust Grove High
3275 S Ola Rd, Locust Grove, GA 30248. 374 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 47.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 56% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 60.8% of graduates to college. Locust Grove High sends 47.4%, 13 points fewer than expected.
The path from Locust Grove High
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 28.9%Georgia private college 3.5%Out-of-state college 7%Georgia technical college 8%Career credential, working 12%Working, not in college 24.6%Not found in Georgia records 16%Share of the 374 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: Wittenberg University, Alabama A & M University, Talladega College, Alabama State University, Arizona State University Campus Immersion. (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 Southern Crescent Technical College 23 60% $8,900 $39,335 $10,560 Gordon State College 22 22% $8,779 $46,001 $17,008 Kennesaw State University 19 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia State University 14 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Middle Georgia State University 9 26% $11,448 $48,459 $18,000 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: Jackson High School (6.2 mi, 49.7% to college) · Ola High School (6.6 mi, 62% to college) · McDonough High School (7.5 mi, 55.9% to college) · EXCEL Academy (8.2 mi, 11.1% to college) · Luella High School (8.4 mi, 54.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Henry County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Locust Grove High | Henry County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 47.4% | 58% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 984 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 38.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Locust Grove High graduates go to college?
- 47.4% of the Class of 2024 at Locust Grove High enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Locust Grove High graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Locust Grove High graduates are Southern Crescent Technical College, Gordon State College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Locust Grove High?
- Locust Grove High has a four-year graduation rate of 93.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Locust Grove High graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 17.8% of Locust Grove High's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
