Lovejoy High School
1587 Mcdonough Rd, Hampton, GA 30228. 368 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 54.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; Lovejoy High School sends 54.6%, 8 points more than expected.
The path from Lovejoy
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 31.8%Georgia private college 6.5%Out-of-state college 9%Georgia technical college 7.3%Career credential, working 5.2%Working, not in college 25.5%Not found in Georgia records 14.7%Share of the 368 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: Alabama A & M University, Tuskegee University, Benedict College, Full Sail University, Howard 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 Georgia State University 29 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Albany State University 19 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Southern Crescent Technical College 17 60% $8,900 $39,335 $10,560 Kennesaw State University 15 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Clayton State University 14 38% $8,868 $54,701 $25,250 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: Mundy's Mill High School (4.0 mi, 46.7% to college) · Dutchtown High (5.3 mi, 61.2% to college) · Elite Scholars Academy School (6.5 mi, 93.3% to college) · Jonesboro High School (6.6 mi, 51.4% to college) · Hampton High School (6.7 mi, 57% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Clayton County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Lovejoy | Clayton County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 54.6% | 44.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 931 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 31.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Lovejoy High School graduates go to college?
- 54.6% of the Class of 2024 at Lovejoy High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Lovejoy High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Lovejoy High School graduates are Georgia State University, Albany State University and Southern Crescent Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Lovejoy High School?
- Lovejoy High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Lovejoy High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 17.7% of Lovejoy High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
