Spalding High School
433 Wilson Rd, Griffin, GA 30224. 254 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 59% of them enrolled in college within a year.
82% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 52.3% of graduates to college; Spalding High School sends 59%, 7 points more than expected.
The path from Spalding
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 40.2%Georgia private college 3.5%Out-of-state college 4.7%Georgia technical college 10.6%Career credential, working 7.5%Working, not in college 17.3%Not found in Georgia records 16.1%Share of the 254 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: Brigham Young University-Idaho, Central State University, Denmark Technical College, Liberty University, Manhattan School of Music. (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 Southern Crescent Technical College 27 60% $8,900 $39,335 $10,560 Gordon State College 24 22% $8,779 $46,001 $17,008 Georgia Southern University 15 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Kennesaw State University 12 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Albany State University 8 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 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: AZ Kelsey Academy (2.6 mi, 27.8% to college) · Griffin High School (4.2 mi, 50.2% to college) · Luella High School (10.6 mi, 54.4% to college) · Hampton High School (10.6 mi, 57% to college) · Pike County High School (11.5 mi, 54.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Griffin-Spalding County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Spalding | Griffin-Spalding County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 59% | 53.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 88% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 965 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 42.2% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Spalding High School graduates go to college?
- 59% of the Class of 2024 at Spalding High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Spalding High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Spalding High School graduates are Southern Crescent Technical College, Gordon State College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Spalding High School?
- Spalding High School has a four-year graduation rate of 88%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Spalding High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 20.6% of Spalding High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.