McNair High School
1804 Bouldercrest Rd Se, Atlanta, GA 30316. 122 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.
100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; McNair High School sends 55.8%, 9 points more than expected.
The path from McNair
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 28.7%Georgia private college 0.8%Out-of-state college 15.6%Georgia technical college 10.7%Career credential, working 2.5%Working, not in college 18%Not found in Georgia records 23.8%Share of the 122 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: Jackson State University, Alabama State University, Goucher College, Voorhees 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 Georgia State University 9 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Atlanta Technical College 8 56% $2,240 $37,957 $10,500 Albany State University 6 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Middle Georgia State University 5 26% $11,448 $48,459 $18,000 Georgia Gwinnett College 3 22% $10,080 $48,736 $19,000 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: Cedar Grove High School (2.7 mi, 53.3% to college) · Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy (3.0 mi, 78.6% to college) · Maynard Jackson High School (3.1 mi, 59.7% to college) · South Atlanta High School (3.1 mi, 46.4% to college) · Carver High School Early College (3.7 mi, 62.6% 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 | McNair | DeKalb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 55.8% | 60.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 77.3% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 815 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 29.2% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of McNair High School graduates go to college?
- 55.8% of the Class of 2024 at McNair High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do McNair High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most McNair High School graduates are Georgia State University, Atlanta Technical College and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at McNair High School?
- McNair High School has a four-year graduation rate of 77.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many McNair High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 4.4% of McNair High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
