Maynard Jackson High School
801 Glenwood Ave Se, Atlanta, GA 30316. 330 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 59.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.
82% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 52.3% of graduates to college; Maynard Jackson High School sends 59.7%, 7 points more than expected.
The path from Maynard Jackson
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 34.5%Georgia private college 4.2%Out-of-state college 15.2%Georgia technical college 5.8%Career credential, working 2.7%Working, not in college 26.4%Not found in Georgia records 11.2%Share of the 330 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, Alcorn State University, Alabama A & M University, Arizona State University Campus Immersion, Arkansas 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 Kennesaw State University 18 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Atlanta Technical College 16 56% $2,240 $37,957 $10,500 University of Georgia 9 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Fort Valley State University 8 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: Carver High School Early College (2.1 mi, 62.6% to college) · Carver High School (2.1 mi, 36.6% to college) · Midtown High School (2.9 mi, 79.7% to college) · Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy (2.9 mi, 78.6% to college) · McNair High School (3.1 mi, 55.8% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Atlanta Public Schools attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Maynard Jackson | Atlanta Public Schools | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 59.7% | 61% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 91.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,051 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 52.5% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Maynard Jackson High School graduates go to college?
- 59.7% of the Class of 2024 at Maynard Jackson High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Maynard Jackson High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Maynard Jackson High School graduates are Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and Atlanta Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Maynard Jackson High School?
- Maynard Jackson High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Maynard Jackson High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 14.2% of Maynard Jackson High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
