Spencer High School
1000 Fort Benning Rd, Columbus, GA 31903. 181 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 44.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Spencer
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 22.1%Georgia private college 2.2%Out-of-state college 7.2%Georgia technical college 12.7%Career credential, working 2.8%Working, not in college 30.9%Not found in Georgia records 22.1%Share of the 181 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: Grand Canyon University, Alabama State University, Bethany College, Bethel University, Bethune-Cookman University. (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 Columbus Technical College 23 26% $7,638 $39,157 $8,756 Columbus State University 14 42% $15,711 $49,706 $23,968 Fort Valley State University 7 39% $12,421 $41,857 $26,738 Kennesaw State University 4 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia State University 3 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 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: Carver High School (1.8 mi, 43.5% to college) · Rainey McCullers School of the Arts (2.9 mi, 91.7% to college) · Columbus High School (3.5 mi, 92.1% to college) · Kendrick High School (3.8 mi, 47.4% to college) · Hardaway High School (4.5 mi, 57% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Muscogee County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Spencer | Muscogee County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 44.2% | 59.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 965 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 25.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Spencer High School graduates go to college?
- 44.2% of the Class of 2024 at Spencer High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Spencer High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Spencer High School graduates are Columbus Technical College, Columbus State University and Fort Valley State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Spencer High School?
- Spencer High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Spencer High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 1.8% of Spencer High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
