Pickens County High School
500 Dragon Dr, Jasper, GA 30143. 270 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 54.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 48% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 63.5% of graduates to college. Pickens County High School sends 54.1%, 9 points fewer than expected.
The path from Pickens County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 27.4%Georgia private college 5.2%Out-of-state college 4.8%Georgia technical college 16.7%Career credential, working 10%Working, not in college 25.6%Not found in Georgia records 10.4%Share of the 270 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: The University of Alabama, Bethel College-North Newton, Brevard College, Brigham Young University, Florida State 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 Chattahoochee Technical College 41 45% $5,227 $41,955 — Kennesaw State University 29 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of North Georgia 17 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Reinhardt University 7 38% $29,893 $53,450 $23,250 Georgia College & State University 5 60% $20,803 $64,452 $21,500 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: Creekview High School (15.1 mi, 72.3% to college) · Cherokee High School (16.0 mi, 57.1% to college) · Dawson County High School (16.9 mi, 51.3% to college) · Gilmer High School (16.9 mi, 48.8% to college) · iGrad Virtual Academy School (17.6 mi, 36.7% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Pickens County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Pickens County | Pickens County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 54.1% | 54.1% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 95.3% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,087 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 50.3% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Pickens County High School graduates go to college?
- 54.1% of the Class of 2024 at Pickens County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Pickens County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Pickens County High School graduates are Chattahoochee Technical College, Kennesaw State University and University of North Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Pickens County High School?
- Pickens County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 95.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Pickens County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 14.2% of Pickens County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
