Georgia public high school · Lumpkin County

Lumpkin County High School

2001 Indian Dr, Dahlonega, GA 30533. 234 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 63.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.

63.3%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)3.3 pts above Georgia (60%)
20.3%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)2.5 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
97.8%4-year graduation rate (2025)10.6 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,083Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
75.5%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)10.9 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
54.6%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)4.6 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from Lumpkin County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 33.8%Georgia private college 6%Out-of-state college 8.1%Georgia technical college 15.4%Career credential, working 3.4%Working, not in college 19.2%Not found in Georgia records 14.1%

    Share of the 234 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: Appalachian State University, Auburn University, Brevard College, Charleston Southern University, Clemson University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    University of North Georgia4538%$14,185$55,822$16,495
    Lanier Technical College2832%$8,202$43,529—
    North Georgia Technical College741%$4,597$38,478$7,500
    University of Georgia789%$13,636$77,246$15,623
    Georgia College & State University560%$20,803$64,452$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

    Bachelor's or higher20.3%
    Associate degree5.6%
    Certificate or other credential21.1%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet11.3%
    No credential, not enrolled41.7%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher24%
    Associate degree8.6%
    Certificate or other credential16.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.1%
    No credential, not enrolled46.6%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202363%
Lumpkin County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

4.3%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
0%Needed remedial English
27%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
22.5Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

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

White86%
Hispanic10%
Multiracial3%
Black1%
44%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
15%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Dawson County High School (11.3 mi, 51.3% to college) · North Hall High School (12.3 mi, 59% to college) · White County High School (12.7 mi, 55.1% to college) · Chestatee High School (15.6 mi, 49.3% to college) · Mountain Education High School (16.3 mi, 27.6% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Lumpkin County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureLumpkin CountyLumpkin CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)63.3%63.3%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)97.8%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,083—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)54.6%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Lumpkin County High School graduates go to college?
63.3% of the Class of 2024 at Lumpkin County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Lumpkin County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Lumpkin County High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Lanier Technical College and North Georgia Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Lumpkin County High School?
Lumpkin County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 97.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Lumpkin County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
20.3% of Lumpkin County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.