Shaw High School
7579 Raider Way, Columbus, GA 31909. 257 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 51% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Shaw
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 23%Georgia private college 3.1%Out-of-state college 7.8%Georgia technical college 17.1%Career credential, working 10.1%Working, not in college 18.3%Not found in Georgia records 20.6%Share of the 257 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: Alabama State University, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Rockford University, Southern New Hampshire University, Florida State College at Jacksonville. (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 Columbus Technical College 42 26% $7,638 $39,157 $8,756 Columbus State University 34 42% $15,711 $49,706 $23,968 Kennesaw State University 5 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Albany State University 4 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Georgia State University 4 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 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.
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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: Northside High School (1.7 mi, 69.9% to college) · Hardaway High School (4.8 mi, 57% to college) · Jordan Vocational High School (5.7 mi, 39.8% to college) · Rainey McCullers School of the Arts (6.1 mi, 91.7% to college) · Columbus High School (6.3 mi, 92.1% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Muscogee County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Shaw | Muscogee County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 51% | 59.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 97% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 978 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 32.3% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Shaw High School graduates go to college?
- 51% of the Class of 2024 at Shaw High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Shaw High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Shaw High School graduates are Columbus Technical College, Columbus State University and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Shaw High School?
- Shaw High School has a four-year graduation rate of 97%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Shaw High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 13.9% of Shaw High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
