Pelham High School
720 Barrow Ave Sw, Pelham, GA 31779. 107 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 54.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.
97% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 47.4% of graduates to college; Pelham High School sends 54.2%, 7 points more than expected.
The path from Pelham
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 25.2%Georgia private college 1.9%Out-of-state college 5.6%Georgia technical college 21.5%Career credential, working 17.8%Working, not in college 13.1%Not found in Georgia records 15%Share of the 107 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: Davidson College, Furman University, Middle Tennessee State University, University of Chicago, Western Governors 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 Southern Regional Technical College 21 30% — $35,123 — Georgia Southwestern State University 7 33% $10,170 $55,890 $18,250 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 6 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 Albany State University 5 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Albany Technical College 2 41% $2,966 $34,861 $11,300 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: Mitchell County High School (10.1 mi, 47.6% to college) · Cairo High School (16.8 mi, 57.2% to college) · Baker County High School (17.4 mi, 28.7% to college) · Baconton Community Charter School (18.2 mi, 53.3% to college) · Thomas County Central High School (20.3 mi, 59% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Pelham City attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Pelham | Pelham City | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 54.2% | 54.2% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 905 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 30.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Pelham High School graduates go to college?
- 54.2% of the Class of 2024 at Pelham High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Pelham High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Pelham High School graduates are Southern Regional Technical College, Georgia Southwestern State University and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Pelham High School?
- Pelham High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Pelham High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 11.4% of Pelham High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
