Oglethorpe County High School
749 Athens Rd, Lexington, GA 30648. 152 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Oglethorpe County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 28.9%Georgia private college 5.9%Out-of-state college 2.6%Georgia technical college 17.8%Career credential, working 16.4%Working, not in college 17.8%Not found in Georgia records 10.5%Share of the 152 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: Austin Peay State University, Johnson C Smith University, Longwood University, Thomas College. (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 25 64% $7,929 $40,154 — University of North Georgia 17 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Augusta University 4 48% $12,017 $52,071 $20,000 Georgia Southern University 4 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 University of Georgia 4 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 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: Cedar Shoals High School (12.1 mi, 55.3% to college) · Clarke Central High School (15.9 mi, 70.4% to college) · Classic City High School (16.4 mi, 19.9% to college) · Madison County High School (16.9 mi, 54% to college) · Foothills Regional High School (17.7 mi, 22.5% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Oglethorpe County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Oglethorpe County | Oglethorpe County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 55.2% | 55.2% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 91.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,026 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 37.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Oglethorpe County High School graduates go to college?
- 55.2% of the Class of 2024 at Oglethorpe County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Oglethorpe County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Oglethorpe County High School graduates are Athens Technical College, University of North Georgia and Augusta University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Oglethorpe County High School?
- Oglethorpe County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Oglethorpe County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 15.8% of Oglethorpe County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
