Georgia public high school · Floyd County

Model High

3252 Calhoun Rd Ne, Rome, GA 30161. 156 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 66.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.

66.6%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)6.6 pts above Georgia (60%)
21.8%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)4.0 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
97.7%4-year graduation rate (2025)10.5 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,054Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
66.2%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)1.6 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
62.7%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)12.7 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from Model High

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 35.9%Georgia private college 3.8%Out-of-state college 14.1%Georgia technical college 12.8%Career credential, working 6.4%Working, not in college 16%Not found in Georgia records 10.9%

    Share of the 156 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: Jacksonville State University, Cumberland University, Bryan College-Dayton, Chattanooga State Community College, Columbia University in the City of New York. (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 Highlands College2320%$5,521$46,880$13,500
    Georgia Northwestern Technical College1949%$4,043$39,355$7,491
    Kennesaw State University850%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    University of Georgia689%$13,636$77,246$15,623
    University of North Georgia438%$14,185$55,822$16,495

    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 higher21.8%
    Associate degree11.3%
    Certificate or other credential21.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet12.1%
    No credential, not enrolled33.1%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher23.8%
    Associate degree10.2%
    Certificate or other credential4.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.4%
    No credential, not enrolled57.8%

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

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202367%
Model HighGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

14.5%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
6.6%Needed remedial English
24.6%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
20.7Average 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

White82%
Black6%
Hispanic6%
Multiracial4%
Asian1%
40%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
27%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Rome High School (3.4 mi, 50.4% to college) · Armuchee High School (4.9 mi, 60.2% to college) · Pepperell High School (10.0 mi, 59% to college) · Adairsville High School (10.6 mi, 46.5% to college) · Coosa High School (12.1 mi, 51.4% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Floyd County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureModel HighFloyd CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)66.6%59.5%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)97.7%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,054—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)62.7%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Model High graduates go to college?
66.6% of the Class of 2024 at Model High enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Model High graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Model High graduates are Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Model High?
Model High has a four-year graduation rate of 97.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Model High graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
21.8% of Model High's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.