Georgia public high school · Peach County

Peach County High School

3665 Peachparkway, Fort Valley, GA 31030. 219 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 62.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Peach County Beats the odds
62.5%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)2.5 pts above Georgia (60%)
16.5%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)1.3 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
91.7%4-year graduation rate (2025)4.5 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
956Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
61.7%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)2.9 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
48.4%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)1.7 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; Peach County High School sends 62.5%, 16 points more than expected.

The path from Peach County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 30.6%Georgia private college 6.4%Out-of-state college 5%Georgia technical college 20.5%Career credential, working 8.2%Working, not in college 14.6%Not found in Georgia records 14.6%

    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: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Alcorn State University, Clemson University, Cottey College, Full Sail University. (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
    Central Georgia Technical College4545%$8,881$37,095$9,500
    Middle Georgia State University1626%$11,448$48,459$18,000
    Fort Valley State University1339%$12,421$41,857$26,738
    Kennesaw State University850%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia Southern University654%$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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher16.5%
    Associate degree8.3%
    Certificate or other credential19.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet14.2%
    No credential, not enrolled41.7%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher22.2%
    Associate degree4%
    Certificate or other credential16.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet7.1%
    No credential, not enrolled50%

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

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202362%
Peach County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

25.9%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
5.4%Needed remedial English
25.1%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
17.9Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

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

Black50%
White29%
Hispanic17%
Multiracial3%
Asian1%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
8.3%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Peach County Achievement Academy (4.3 mi, 30% to college) · Houston County High School (10.0 mi, 75% to college) · Perry High School (10.8 mi, 66.1% to college) · Northside High School (12.4 mi, 50.5% to college) · Rutland High School (12.5 mi, 51.1% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasurePeach CountyPeach CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)62.5%61.1%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)91.7%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)956—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)48.4%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Peach County High School graduates go to college?
62.5% of the Class of 2024 at Peach County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Peach County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Peach County High School graduates are Central Georgia Technical College, Middle Georgia State University and Fort Valley State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Peach County High School?
Peach County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Peach County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
16.5% of Peach County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.