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Midtown High School

929 Charles Allen Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 30309. 368 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 79.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Atlanta Public Schools Fulton CountyTop 10% in Georgia for college enrollment54 students to UGA and Georgia Tech
79.7%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)19.7 pts above Georgia (60%)
44.9%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)27.1 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
95.3%4-year graduation rate (2025)8.1 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,124Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
82.7%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)18.1 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
67.5%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)17.5 pts above Georgia (50%)
Our read

27% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 70.3% of graduates to college; Midtown High School sends 79.7%, 9 points more than expected.

The path from Midtown

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 44.6%Georgia private college 4.9%Out-of-state college 28.3%Georgia technical college 1.9%Career credential, working 1.4%Working, not in college 11.1%Not found in Georgia records 7.9%

    Share of the 368 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Howard University, The University of Alabama, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Auburn University, Florida State University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Georgia State University6251%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    University of Georgia3089%$13,636$77,246$15,623
    Kennesaw State University2750%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus2494%$12,028$114,210$19,500
    Atlanta Technical College556%$2,240$37,957$10,500

    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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher44.9%
    Associate degree1.6%
    Certificate or other credential9.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet17.4%
    No credential, not enrolled26.6%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher31.6%
    Associate degree1.4%
    Certificate or other credential15.1%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.2%
    No credential, not enrolled48.8%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202380%
Midtown High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

23.4%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
12.3%Needed remedial English
32.4%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
24.5Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

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

White43%
Black37%
Hispanic9%
Multiracial7%
Asian3%
27%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
34.3%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Maynard Jackson High School (2.9 mi, 59.7% to college) · Druid Hills High School (3.3 mi, 69.5% to college) · Booker T. Washington High School (3.4 mi, 48.9% to college) · Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy (4.2 mi, 78.6% to college) · Decatur High School (4.3 mi, 86.1% 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

MeasureMidtownAtlanta Public SchoolsGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)79.7%61%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)95.3%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,124—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)67.5%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Midtown High School graduates go to college?
79.7% of the Class of 2024 at Midtown High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Midtown High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Midtown High School graduates are Georgia State University, University of Georgia and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Midtown High School?
Midtown High School has a four-year graduation rate of 95.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Midtown High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
44.9% of Midtown High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.