Georgia public high school · Cherokee County

Sequoyah High School

4485 Hickory Rd, Canton, GA 30115. 470 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 73.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.

73.9%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)13.9 pts above Georgia (60%)
31.9%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)14.1 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
94.7%4-year graduation rate (2025)7.4 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,096Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
84.3%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)19.7 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
64.4%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)14.3 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from Sequoyah

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 46.6%Georgia private college 4.5%Out-of-state college 11.3%Georgia technical college 11.5%Career credential, working 4.5%Working, not in college 14.5%Not found in Georgia records 7.2%

    Share of the 470 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: The University of Alabama, University of Mississippi, University of South Florida, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Southern Wesleyan University. (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
    Kennesaw State University9350%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Chattahoochee Technical College5045%$5,227$41,955—
    University of North Georgia3838%$14,185$55,822$16,495
    University of Georgia2689%$13,636$77,246$15,623
    Georgia Southern University1754%$16,785$59,167$20,568

    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 higher31.9%
    Associate degree2.3%
    Certificate or other credential10.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet17%
    No credential, not enrolled38.1%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher38.7%
    Associate degree4.1%
    Certificate or other credential6.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.4%
    No credential, not enrolled47.4%

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

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202374%
Sequoyah High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

9.2%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
3.3%Needed remedial English
45.7%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
23.2Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

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

White66%
Hispanic19%
Black7%
Multiracial5%
Asian3%
26%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
14.9%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: River Ridge High School (4.9 mi, 75.4% to college) · Cherokee High School (5.9 mi, 57.1% to college) · iGrad Virtual Academy School (6.0 mi, 36.7% to college) · Creekview High School (6.9 mi, 72.3% to college) · Milton High School (7.3 mi, 86.6% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureSequoyahCherokee CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)73.9%68.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)94.7%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,096—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)64.4%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Sequoyah High School graduates go to college?
73.9% of the Class of 2024 at Sequoyah High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Sequoyah High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Sequoyah High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and University of North Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Sequoyah High School?
Sequoyah High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Sequoyah High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
31.9% of Sequoyah High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.