Georgia public high school · Bibb County

Northeast High School

1646 Upper River Rd, Macon, GA 31211. 103 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 54.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.

54.4%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)5.6 pts below Georgia (60%)
8.6%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)9.2 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
84%4-year graduation rate (2025)3.2 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
841Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
—AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
30.6%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)19.4 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Northeast

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 35%Georgia private college 1.9%Out-of-state college 4.9%Georgia technical college 12.6%Career credential, working 2.9%Working, not in college 30.1%Not found in Georgia records 12.6%

    Share of the 103 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: Benedict College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mississippi Valley State University, Strayer University- Washington. (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
    Middle Georgia State University1426%$11,448$48,459$18,000
    Central Georgia Technical College1345%$8,881$37,095$9,500
    Fort Valley State University439%$12,421$41,857$26,738
    Kennesaw State University350%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Savannah State University335%$7,542$44,180$26,000

    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

    Bachelor's or higher8.6%
    Associate degree2.5%
    Certificate or other credential17.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet14.7%
    No credential, not enrolled56.4%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher14.6%
    Associate degree5.4%
    Certificate or other credential19.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet2.3%
    No credential, not enrolled58.5%

    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%20072009201120132015201720192021202354%
Northeast High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

51%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
22.4%Needed remedial English
16.8%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%
Multiracial3%
Hispanic2%
White2%
64%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: VIP Academy (Virtual) (1.5 mi, 26.8% to college) · Central High School (3.0 mi, 60.8% to college) · Southwest High School (5.1 mi, 46.3% to college) · Academy For Classical Education (8.0 mi, 78.4% to college) · Westside High School (8.2 mi, 38.1% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureNortheastBibb CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)54.4%47.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)84%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)841—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)30.6%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Northeast High School graduates go to college?
54.4% of the Class of 2024 at Northeast High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Northeast High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Northeast High School graduates are Middle Georgia State University, Central Georgia Technical College and Fort Valley State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Northeast High School?
Northeast High School has a four-year graduation rate of 84%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Northeast High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
8.6% of Northeast High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.