Rome High School
1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ne, Rome, GA 30161. 459 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 50.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Rome
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 24.6%Georgia private college 6.8%Out-of-state college 9.8%Georgia technical college 9.2%Career credential, working 5.4%Working, not in college 28.5%Not found in Georgia records 15.7%Share of the 459 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: Jacksonville State University, Belmont University, Carson-Newman University, North Carolina State University at Raleigh, The University of Alabama. (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 Georgia Highlands College 45 20% $5,521 $46,880 $13,500 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 39 49% $4,043 $39,355 $7,491 Kennesaw State University 19 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Berry College 13 71% $21,964 $57,984 $20,500 University of Georgia 13 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 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: Model High (3.4 mi, 66.6% to college) · Armuchee High School (4.1 mi, 60.2% to college) · Pepperell High School (7.5 mi, 59% to college) · Coosa High School (8.8 mi, 51.4% to college) · Adairsville High School (13.9 mi, 46.5% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Rome City attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Rome | Rome City | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 50.4% | 50.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 95.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,038 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 43.3% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Rome High School graduates go to college?
- 50.4% of the Class of 2024 at Rome High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Rome High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Rome High School graduates are Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Rome High School?
- Rome High School has a four-year graduation rate of 95.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Rome High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 23.1% of Rome High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
