Marion County Middle/High School
1 Eagle Dr, Buena Vista, GA 31803. 87 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 59.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.
97% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 47.4% of graduates to college; Marion County Middle/High School sends 59.7%, 12 points more than expected.
The path from Marion County Middle/High School
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 43.7%Georgia private college 2.3%Out-of-state college 3.4%Georgia technical college 10.3%Working, not in college 12.6%Not found in Georgia records 27.6%Share of the 87 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: Bluffton University, Clarendon College, School of the Art Institute of Chicago. (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 Columbus State University 11 42% $15,711 $49,706 $23,968 Georgia Southwestern State University 9 33% $10,170 $55,890 $18,250 South Georgia Technical College 6 59% $1,166 $34,912 — Albany State University 3 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Columbus Technical College 3 26% $7,638 $39,157 $8,756 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: Chattahoochee County High School (13.2 mi, 48% to college) · Schley Middle High School (17.6 mi, 84.1% to college) · Webster County High School (20.8 mi, 31.6% to college) · Kendrick High School (21.7 mi, 47.4% to college) · Taylor County High School (22.5 mi, 73.5% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Marion County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Marion County Middle/High School | Marion County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 59.7% | 59.7% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 91.3% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 876 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 59.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Marion County Middle/High School graduates go to college?
- 59.7% of the Class of 2024 at Marion County Middle/High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Marion County Middle/High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Marion County Middle/High School graduates are Columbus State University, Georgia Southwestern State University and South Georgia Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Marion County Middle/High School?
- Marion County Middle/High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Marion County Middle/High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 18.6% of Marion County Middle/High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
