Ridgeland High School
2478 Happy Valley Rd, Rossville, GA 30741. 294 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 33.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 96% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 47.7% of graduates to college. Ridgeland High School sends 33.6%, 14 points fewer than expected.
The path from Ridgeland
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 17.3%Georgia private college 1%Out-of-state college 8.2%Georgia technical college 7.1%Career credential, working 2%Working, not in college 37.1%Not found in Georgia records 27.2%Share of the 294 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 Tennessee-Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College, Academy of Art University, Alabama A & M University, Cleveland State Community College. (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 28 29% $2,353 $46,083 $13,419 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 20 49% $4,043 $39,355 $7,491 Kennesaw State University 9 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Southern University 8 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 2 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 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: Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School (4.5 mi, 40.5% to college) · Gordon Lee High School (5.6 mi, 77.3% to college) · Heritage High School (7.8 mi, 56.9% to college) · Ringgold High School (11.5 mi, 58.1% to college) · Dade County High School (12.5 mi, 45.9% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Walker County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Ridgeland | Walker County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 33.6% | 36% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | — | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 32.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Ridgeland High School graduates go to college?
- 33.6% of the Class of 2024 at Ridgeland High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Ridgeland High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Ridgeland High School graduates are Dalton State College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Ridgeland High School?
- Ridgeland High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Ridgeland High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 10.3% of Ridgeland High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
