Stephens County High School
323 Indian Trl, Toccoa, GA 30577. 254 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.
89% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 50% of graduates to college; Stephens County High School sends 55.5%, 6 points more than expected.
The path from Stephens County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 19.7%Georgia private college 5.5%Out-of-state college 6.3%Georgia technical college 24%Career credential, working 15.4%Working, not in college 21.7%Not found in Georgia records 7.5%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: Clemson University, Liberty University, Appalachian State University, Baldwin Wallace 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 North Georgia Technical College 54 41% $4,597 $38,478 $7,500 University of North Georgia 19 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Kennesaw State University 7 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Southern University 6 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Toccoa Falls College 4 43% $21,229 $44,698 $22,601 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: Habersham Central High School (11.5 mi, 56.8% to college) · Habersham Success Academy (11.6 mi, 25% to college) · Franklin County High School (13.9 mi, 53% to college) · Rabun County High School (20.3 mi, 66.9% to college) · Banks County High School (20.6 mi, 50.5% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Stephens County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Stephens County | Stephens County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 55.5% | 55.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 96.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,021 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 56.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Stephens County High School graduates go to college?
- 55.5% of the Class of 2024 at Stephens County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Stephens County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Stephens County High School graduates are North Georgia Technical College, University of North Georgia and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Stephens County High School?
- Stephens County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Stephens County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 18.8% of Stephens County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
