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Social Circle High School

154 Alcova Dr, Social Circle, GA 30025. 118 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 64.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Social Circle City Walton County
64.4%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)4.4 pts above Georgia (60%)
23.8%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)6.0 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
88.7%4-year graduation rate (2025)1.4 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
52.8%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)2.8 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from Social Circle

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 39.8%Georgia private college 7.6%Out-of-state college 3.4%Georgia technical college 13.6%Career credential, working 5.1%Working, not in college 22%Not found in Georgia records 8.5%

    Share of the 118 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: DeVry University-Illinois, Lander University, South Carolina State University, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. (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 University1951%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Athens Technical College1164%$7,929$40,154—
    University of North Georgia938%$14,185$55,822$16,495
    Georgia College & State University460%$20,803$64,452$21,500
    Georgia Southern University354%$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 higher23.8%
    Associate degree7.3%
    Certificate or other credential25.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet5.5%
    No credential, not enrolled37.6%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher22%
    Associate degree3.7%
    Certificate or other credential12.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet2.8%
    No credential, not enrolled58.7%

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

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202364%
Social Circle High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

27%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
9.5%Needed remedial English
38.5%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

White69%
Black21%
Hispanic5%
Multiracial4%
Asian1%
57%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
16.5%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Eastside High School (6.2 mi, 59.2% to college) · Walnut Grove High School (10.5 mi, 58% to college) · Monroe Area High School (11.1 mi, 46.4% to college) · Newton High School (12.1 mi, 54.1% to college) · Loganville High School (14.5 mi, 63% to college)

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Compared with the district and state

MeasureSocial CircleSocial Circle CityGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)64.4%64.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)88.7%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)52.8%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Social Circle High School graduates go to college?
64.4% of the Class of 2024 at Social Circle High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Social Circle High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Social Circle High School graduates are Georgia State University, Athens Technical College and University of North Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Social Circle High School?
Social Circle High School has a four-year graduation rate of 88.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Social Circle High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
23.8% of Social Circle High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.