Southwest High School
1775 Williamson Rd, Macon, GA 31206. 121 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 46.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 71% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 55.9% of graduates to college. Southwest High School sends 46.3%, 10 points fewer than expected.
The path from Southwest
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 32.2%Georgia private college 3.3%Out-of-state college 5%Georgia technical college 5.8%Career credential, working 3.3%Working, not in college 33.1%Not found in Georgia records 17.4%Share of the 121 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, Bethune-Cookman University, Bishop State Community College, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Indiana Institute of Technology. (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 Middle Georgia State University 11 26% $11,448 $48,459 $18,000 Fort Valley State University 8 39% $12,421 $41,857 $26,738 Central Georgia Technical College 6 45% $8,881 $37,095 $9,500 Kennesaw State University 4 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Gordon State College 3 22% $8,779 $46,001 $17,008 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: Central High School (2.3 mi, 60.8% to college) · VIP Academy (Virtual) (3.9 mi, 26.8% to college) · Westside High School (4.4 mi, 38.1% to college) · Northeast High School (5.1 mi, 54.4% to college) · Rutland High School (5.3 mi, 51.1% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Bibb County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Southwest | Bibb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 46.3% | 47.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 916 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 24.3% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Southwest High School graduates go to college?
- 46.3% of the Class of 2024 at Southwest High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Southwest High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Southwest High School graduates are Middle Georgia State University, Fort Valley State University and Central Georgia Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Southwest High School?
- Southwest High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Southwest High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 6.7% of Southwest High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
