Ola High School
357 N Ola Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30252. 365 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 62% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Ola
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 37.8%Georgia private college 4.7%Out-of-state college 9.6%Georgia technical college 9.9%Career credential, working 11%Working, not in college 16.2%Not found in Georgia records 11%Share of the 365 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: Southern New Hampshire University, The University of Alabama, Alabama A & M University, Alabama State University, Arizona State University Campus Immersion. (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 Kennesaw State University 27 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Southern Crescent Technical College 27 60% $8,900 $39,335 $10,560 Georgia State University 24 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Gordon State College 16 22% $8,779 $46,001 $17,008 Georgia Southern University 14 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: McDonough High School (5.4 mi, 55.9% to college) · EXCEL Academy (5.4 mi, 11.1% to college) · Locust Grove High (6.6 mi, 47.4% to college) · Union Grove High (6.7 mi, 72.1% to college) · Eagle's Landing High School (10.0 mi, 53.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Henry County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Ola | Henry County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 62% | 58% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,027 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 42.9% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Ola High School graduates go to college?
- 62% of the Class of 2024 at Ola High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Ola High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Ola High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Southern Crescent Technical College and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Ola High School?
- Ola High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Ola High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 27% of Ola High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
