Northside High School
2002 American Way, Columbus, GA 31909. 310 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 69.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.
55% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 61.2% of graduates to college; Northside High School sends 69.9%, 9 points more than expected.
The path from Northside
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 46.1%Georgia private college 4.8%Out-of-state college 9%Georgia technical college 10%Career credential, working 7.1%Working, not in college 13.5%Not found in Georgia records 9.4%Share of the 310 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: Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Auburn University, Clemson University, College of Charleston, Delaware State University. (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 Columbus State University 83 42% $15,711 $49,706 $23,968 Columbus Technical College 30 26% $7,638 $39,157 $8,756 Kennesaw State University 17 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of Georgia 13 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia Southern University 5 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 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: Shaw High School (1.7 mi, 51% to college) · Hardaway High School (5.1 mi, 57% to college) · Jordan Vocational High School (5.7 mi, 39.8% to college) · Columbus High School (6.6 mi, 92.1% to college) · Rainey McCullers School of the Arts (6.7 mi, 91.7% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Muscogee County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Northside | Muscogee County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 69.9% | 59.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 97.3% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,044 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 58.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Northside High School graduates go to college?
- 69.9% of the Class of 2024 at Northside High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Northside High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Northside High School graduates are Columbus State University, Columbus Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Northside High School?
- Northside High School has a four-year graduation rate of 97.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Northside High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 24.7% of Northside High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
