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Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy

185 Pecan St, Shellman, GA 39886. 18 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 50.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.

50.1%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)9.9 pts below Georgia (60%)
Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of None)
75%4-year graduation rate (2025)12.2 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
58.3%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)8.3 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 33.3%Georgia private college 5.6%Out-of-state college 5.6%Georgia technical college 5.6%Career credential, working 5.6%Working, not in college 27.8%Not found in Georgia records 16.7%

    Share of the 18 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: George C Wallace Community College-Dothan. (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 Southwestern State University533%$10,170$55,890$18,250
    Andrew College143%$23,067$42,330$12,000
    Columbus State University142%$15,711$49,706$23,968
    South Georgia Technical College159%$1,166$34,912—

    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

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

College-going over time

Not enough years reported.

Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter AcademyGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

28.6%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
14.3%Needed remedial English
Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of )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%
Black22%
Multiracial6%
Hispanic4%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
5.4%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Terrell High School (11.9 mi, 69.5% to college) · Randolph Clay High School (14.7 mi, 50.7% to college) · Calhoun County High School (15.1 mi, 30.2% to college) · Pataula Charter Academy (15.4 mi, 71.9% to college) · Webster County High School (21.2 mi, 31.6% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the State Charter Schools II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureSouthwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter AcademyState Charter Schools II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter AcademyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)50.1%50.1%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)75%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)58.3%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy graduates go to college?
50.1% of the Class of 2024 at Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy graduates are Georgia Southwestern State University, Andrew College and Columbus State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy?
Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy has a four-year graduation rate of 75%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.