Martin Luther King, Jr. High School
3991 Snapfinger Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038. 302 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 48.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Martin Luther King, Jr.
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 30.1%Georgia private college 4.3%Out-of-state college 11.9%Georgia technical college 2%Career credential, working 2%Working, not in college 24.2%Not found in Georgia records 25.5%Share of the 302 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 State University, Bethune-Cookman University, South Carolina State University, Jackson State University, Tennessee State 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 46 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Albany State University 15 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Kennesaw State University 13 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Gwinnett College 7 22% $10,080 $48,736 $19,000 Andrew College 4 43% $23,067 $42,330 $12,000 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: Southwest DeKalb High School (3.2 mi, 53% to college) · Miller Grove High School (4.4 mi, 59.2% to college) · Morrow High School (4.8 mi, 47.4% to college) · Columbia High School (5.5 mi, 40.5% to college) · Cedar Grove High School (5.6 mi, 53.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the DeKalb County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Martin Luther King, Jr. | DeKalb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 48.3% | 60.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 85.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 820 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 28.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Martin Luther King, Jr. High School graduates go to college?
- 48.3% of the Class of 2024 at Martin Luther King, Jr. High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Martin Luther King, Jr. High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Martin Luther King, Jr. High School graduates are Georgia State University, Albany State University and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Martin Luther King, Jr. High School?
- Martin Luther King, Jr. High School has a four-year graduation rate of 85.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Martin Luther King, Jr. High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 10.7% of Martin Luther King, Jr. High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
