South Atlanta High School
800 Hutchens Rd Se, Atlanta, GA 30354. 194 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 46.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from South Atlanta
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 26.8%Georgia private college 2.1%Out-of-state college 10.8%Georgia technical college 6.7%Career credential, working 2.6%Working, not in college 28.9%Not found in Georgia records 22.2%Share of the 194 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 A & M University, Tennessee State University, Talladega College, American University, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs. (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 State University 16 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Atlanta Technical College 13 56% $2,240 $37,957 $10,500 Albany State University 8 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Clayton State University 6 38% $8,868 $54,701 $25,250 Fort Valley State University 6 39% $12,421 $41,857 $26,738 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
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: McNair High School (3.1 mi, 55.8% to college) · Carver High School Early College (3.7 mi, 62.6% to college) · Carver High School (3.7 mi, 36.6% to college) · Cedar Grove High School (3.9 mi, 53.3% to college) · Tri-Cities High School (4.4 mi, 38.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Atlanta Public Schools attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | South Atlanta | Atlanta Public Schools | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 46.4% | 61% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 86.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | — | 1,037 | |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 35.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of South Atlanta High School graduates go to college?
- 46.4% of the Class of 2024 at South Atlanta High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do South Atlanta High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most South Atlanta High School graduates are Georgia State University, Atlanta Technical College and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at South Atlanta High School?
- South Atlanta High School has a four-year graduation rate of 86.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many South Atlanta High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 7.1% of South Atlanta High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
