Georgia public high school · Quitman County

Quitman County High School

173 Kaigler Rd, Georgetown, GA 39854. 21 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 57.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.

57.1%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)2.9 pts below Georgia (60%)
9.1%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)8.7 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
100%4-year graduation rate (2025)12.8 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
—Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)

The path from Quitman County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 33.3%Georgia technical college 23.8%Working, not in college 19%Not found in Georgia records 23.8%

    Share of the 21 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: George C Wallace Community College-Dothan, Alabama State University, Denmark Technical College. (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
    Georgia Southwestern State University533%$10,170$55,890$18,250
    South Georgia Technical College359%$1,166$34,912—
    Albany State University130%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    Columbus Technical College126%$7,638$39,157$8,756
    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus194%$12,028$114,210$19,500

    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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher9.1%
    Associate degree18.2%
    Certificate or other credential4.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet18.2%
    No credential, not enrolled50%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Associate degree7.1%
    No credential, not enrolled92.9%

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

College-going over time

10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202357%
Quitman 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?

41.7%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
8.3%Needed remedial English

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

Black86%
White11%
Multiracial3%
82%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Randolph Clay High School (17.8 mi, 50.7% to college) · Stewart County High School (22.5 mi, 23.9% to college) · Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy (28.6 mi, 50.1% to college) · Calhoun County High School (30.6 mi, 30.2% to college) · Pataula Charter Academy (30.7 mi, 71.9% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureQuitman CountyQuitman CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)57.1%57.1%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)100%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)——50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Quitman County High School graduates go to college?
57.1% of the Class of 2024 at Quitman County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Quitman County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Quitman County High School graduates are Georgia Southwestern State University, South Georgia Technical College and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Quitman County High School?
Quitman County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 100%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Quitman County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
9.1% of Quitman County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.