Phoenix High School
2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne, Dalton, GA 30721. 185 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 17.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 100% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 46.4% of graduates to college. Phoenix High School sends 17.3%, 29 points fewer than expected.
The path from Phoenix
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 8.1%Out-of-state college 2.2%Georgia technical college 7%Career credential, working 2.2%Working, not in college 53%Not found in Georgia records 27.6%Share of the 185 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: Full Sail University, Lone Star College System District, Montclair State University, Texas State Technical College - Fort Ben. (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 Dalton State College 15 29% $2,353 $46,083 $13,419 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 13 49% $4,043 $39,355 $7,491 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: The Dalton Academy (1.1 mi, 29.6% to college) · Southeast Whitfield County High School (3.5 mi, 50.9% to college) · Dalton High School (3.7 mi, 62.7% to college) · North Murray High School (6.6 mi, 47.9% to college) · Murray County High School (7.7 mi, 43% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Whitfield County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Phoenix | Whitfield County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 17.3% | 48% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 78.3% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | — | 1,037 | |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 8.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Phoenix High School graduates go to college?
- 17.3% of the Class of 2024 at Phoenix High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Phoenix High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Phoenix High School graduates are Dalton State College and Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Phoenix High School?
- Phoenix High School has a four-year graduation rate of 78.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
