McEachern High School
2400 New Macland Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127. 545 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 60.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from McEachern
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 31%Georgia private college 3.9%Out-of-state college 14.1%Georgia technical college 11.9%Career credential, working 7.7%Working, not in college 18.2%Not found in Georgia records 13.2%Share of the 545 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: Tennessee State University, Alabama State University, Miles College, North Carolina A & T State University, Alabama A & M 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 Kennesaw State University 66 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Chattahoochee Technical College 55 45% $5,227 $41,955 — Georgia State University 33 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 University of West Georgia 11 44% $11,787 $54,320 $20,750 Albany State University 10 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 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: Hillgrove High School (2.2 mi, 82.8% to college) · Harrison High School (4.9 mi, 83.5% to college) · East Paulding High School (4.9 mi, 55.9% to college) · Hiram High School (5.4 mi, 55.3% to college) · South Cobb High School (5.8 mi, 52.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Cobb County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | McEachern | Cobb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 60.9% | 68.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 91.2% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 993 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 47% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of McEachern High School graduates go to college?
- 60.9% of the Class of 2024 at McEachern High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do McEachern High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most McEachern High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at McEachern High School?
- McEachern High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many McEachern High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 22.5% of McEachern High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
