Luella High School
603 Walker Dr, Locust Grove, GA 30248. 317 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 54.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 58% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 60.2% of graduates to college. Luella High School sends 54.4%, 6 points fewer than expected.
The path from Luella
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 30%Georgia private college 3.2%Out-of-state college 9.8%Georgia technical college 11.4%Career credential, working 3.2%Working, not in college 22.4%Not found in Georgia records 20.2%Share of the 317 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: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, North Carolina A & T State University, Shaw University, Alabama A & M 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 31 60% $8,900 $39,335 $10,560 Georgia State University 23 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Georgia Southern University 11 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Albany State University 9 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Kennesaw State University 9 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 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: Hampton High School (3.2 mi, 57% to college) · McDonough High School (5.5 mi, 55.9% to college) · EXCEL Academy (6.2 mi, 11.1% to college) · Dutchtown High (7.1 mi, 61.2% to college) · Eagle's Landing High School (7.8 mi, 53.4% 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 | Luella | Henry County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 54.4% | 58% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.3% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 927 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 33% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Luella High School graduates go to college?
- 54.4% of the Class of 2024 at Luella High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Luella High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Luella High School graduates are Southern Crescent Technical College, Georgia State University and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Luella High School?
- Luella High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Luella High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 26.7% of Luella High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
