Monroe Area High School
300 Double Springs Church Rd S, Monroe, GA 30656. 239 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 46.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 58% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 60.2% of graduates to college. Monroe Area High School sends 46.4%, 14 points fewer than expected.
The path from Monroe Area
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 27.2%Georgia private college 6.3%Out-of-state college 2.9%Georgia technical college 10%Career credential, working 7.9%Working, not in college 31.4%Not found in Georgia records 14.2%Share of the 239 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: Methodist University, Middle Tennessee State University, Missouri Valley College, University of Maryland - University Col, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. (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 Athens Technical College 14 64% $7,929 $40,154 — Georgia Southern University 12 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 University of North Georgia 10 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Augusta University 7 48% $12,017 $52,071 $20,000 Gwinnett Technical College 7 34% $15,675 $47,903 $13,079 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: Loganville High School (7.7 mi, 63% to college) · Walnut Grove High School (9.1 mi, 58% to college) · Apalachee High School (9.4 mi, 46% to college) · Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy (9.8 mi, 63.2% to college) · Social Circle High School (11.1 mi, 64.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Walton County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Monroe Area | Walton County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 46.4% | 57.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,012 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 53.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Monroe Area High School graduates go to college?
- 46.4% of the Class of 2024 at Monroe Area High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Monroe Area High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Monroe Area High School graduates are Athens Technical College, Georgia Southern University and University of North Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Monroe Area High School?
- Monroe Area High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Monroe Area High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 11.6% of Monroe Area High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
