Georgia public high school · Dougherty County

Monroe High School

900 Lippitt Dr, Albany, GA 31701. 219 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 50.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.

50.7%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)9.3 pts below Georgia (60%)
5%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)12.8 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
88.7%4-year graduation rate (2025)1.5 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
834Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
30.4%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)34.2 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
29.4%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)20.7 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Monroe

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 28.3%Georgia private college 1.8%Out-of-state college 6.4%Georgia technical college 14.2%Career credential, working 8.2%Working, not in college 20.5%Not found in Georgia records 20.5%

    Share of the 219 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: Coffeyville Community College, Alabama State University, Bluffton University, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Chipola College. (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
    Albany State University4430%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    Albany Technical College2941%$2,966$34,861$11,300
    Georgia Southwestern State University533%$10,170$55,890$18,250
    Andrew College443%$23,067$42,330$12,000
    Fort Valley State University439%$12,421$41,857$26,738

    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 higher5%
    Associate degree5%
    Certificate or other credential24.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet17.1%
    No credential, not enrolled48.2%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher10.9%
    Associate degree8.9%
    Certificate or other credential24.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet8.5%
    No credential, not enrolled47.4%

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

College-going over time

30%40%50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202351%
Monroe High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

58.1%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
25.8%Needed remedial English
19.2%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

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

Black93%
Hispanic3%
White2%
Multiracial1%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
1.8%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Westover High School (3.6 mi, 63.2% to college) · Dougherty Comprehensive High School (4.1 mi, 51.7% to college) · Lee County High School (11.9 mi, 66.5% to college) · Baconton Community Charter School (12.6 mi, 53.3% to college) · Worth County High School (19.4 mi, 57.1% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureMonroeDougherty CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)50.7%56.3%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)88.7%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)834—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)29.4%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Monroe High School graduates go to college?
50.7% of the Class of 2024 at Monroe High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Monroe High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Monroe High School graduates are Albany State University, Albany Technical College and Georgia Southwestern State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Monroe High School?
Monroe High School has a four-year graduation rate of 88.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Monroe High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
5% of Monroe High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.