Macon County High School
615 Vienna Rd, Montezuma, GA 31063. 66 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 63.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.
81% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 52.6% of graduates to college; Macon County High School sends 63.5%, 11 points more than expected.
The path from Macon County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 13.6%Georgia private college 1.5%Out-of-state college 4.5%Georgia technical college 43.9%Working, not in college 24.2%Not found in Georgia records 12.1%Share of the 66 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: Lane College, University of Phoenix-Arizona. (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 South Georgia Technical College 16 59% $1,166 $34,912 — Central Georgia Technical College 13 45% $8,881 $37,095 $9,500 Georgia Southern University 3 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 1 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 Fort Valley State University 1 39% $12,421 $41,857 $26,738 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: Sumter County High School (15.3 mi, 58.9% to college) · Schley Middle High School (16.7 mi, 84.1% to college) · Dooly County High School (18.3 mi, 45.1% to college) · Peach County Achievement Academy (20.1 mi, 30% to college) · Perry High School (21.0 mi, 66.1% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Macon County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Macon County | Macon County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 63.5% | 63.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 91.6% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | — | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 19.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Macon County High School graduates go to college?
- 63.5% of the Class of 2024 at Macon County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Macon County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Macon County High School graduates are South Georgia Technical College, Central Georgia Technical College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Macon County High School?
- Macon County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Macon County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 4.8% of Macon County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
