McDonough High School
155 Postmaster Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30253. 286 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from McDonough
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 24.5%Georgia private college 4.2%Out-of-state college 12.2%Georgia technical college 15%Career credential, working 9.1%Working, not in college 18.5%Not found in Georgia records 16.4%Share of the 286 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, Alabama A & M University, Full Sail University, Jackson State University, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. (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 Southern Crescent Technical College 35 60% $8,900 $39,335 $10,560 Kennesaw State University 15 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia State University 14 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Georgia Southern University 7 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Fort Valley State University 6 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: EXCEL Academy (0.9 mi, 11.1% to college) · Union Grove High (4.6 mi, 72.1% to college) · Ola High School (5.4 mi, 62% to college) · Luella High School (5.5 mi, 54.4% to college) · Eagle's Landing High School (5.5 mi, 53.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Henry County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | McDonough | Henry County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 55.9% | 58% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 84.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 910 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 24.9% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of McDonough High School graduates go to college?
- 55.9% of the Class of 2024 at McDonough High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do McDonough High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most McDonough High School graduates are Southern Crescent Technical College, Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at McDonough High School?
- McDonough High School has a four-year graduation rate of 84.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many McDonough High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 13.6% of McDonough High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
