Georgia public high school · DeKalb County

Redan High School

5247 Redan Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30088. 191 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 46.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.

46.6%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)13.4 pts below Georgia (60%)
10.8%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)7.0 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
88.5%4-year graduation rate (2025)1.3 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
838Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
24.1%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)40.5 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
30.2%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)19.9 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Redan

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 22.5%Georgia private college 3.7%Out-of-state college 15.2%Georgia technical college 5.2%Career credential, working 2.6%Working, not in college 25.7%Not found in Georgia records 25.1%

    Share of the 191 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: Alabama A & M University, Alabama State University, South College, Southern New Hampshire University, Stillman 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 State University1751%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Kennesaw State University1050%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Albany State University630%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    Georgia Piedmont Technical College636%$12,185$40,636$14,500

    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 higher10.8%
    Associate degree5.4%
    Certificate or other credential18.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet13%
    No credential, not enrolled52.4%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher11.2%
    Associate degree3.9%
    Certificate or other credential9.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.9%
    No credential, not enrolled70.4%

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

College-going over time

30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202347%
Redan High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

45.3%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
20.8%Needed remedial English
14.4%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

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

Black85%
Hispanic9%
Asian2%
Multiracial2%
White1%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
2.6%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Stephenson High School (3.3 mi, 60.3% to college) · Towers High School (3.4 mi, 49.4% to college) · Lithonia High School (3.6 mi, 39.6% to college) · Miller Grove High School (3.8 mi, 59.2% to college) · Stone Mountain High School (3.8 mi, 58.3% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureRedanDeKalb CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)46.6%60.5%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)88.5%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)838—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)30.2%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Redan High School graduates go to college?
46.6% of the Class of 2024 at Redan High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Redan High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Redan High School graduates are Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Redan High School?
Redan High School has a four-year graduation rate of 88.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Redan High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
10.8% of Redan High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.