Stephenson High School
701 Stephenson Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30087. 262 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 60.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
95% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 48% of graduates to college; Stephenson High School sends 60.3%, 12 points more than expected.
The path from Stephenson
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 35.9%Georgia private college 2.3%Out-of-state college 14.5%Georgia technical college 7.6%Career credential, working 9.2%Working, not in college 13.4%Not found in Georgia records 17.2%Share of the 262 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: Jackson State University, Benedict College, Alabama A & M University, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical 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 Kennesaw State University 27 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia State University 24 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Albany State University 12 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Georgia Southern University 11 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Georgia Piedmont Technical College 8 36% $12,185 $40,636 $14,500 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: Redan High School (3.3 mi, 46.6% to college) · Lithonia High School (3.4 mi, 39.6% to college) · Shiloh High School (4.6 mi, 56.6% to college) · Miller Grove High School (4.7 mi, 59.2% to college) · Stone Mountain High School (5.1 mi, 58.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the DeKalb County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Stephenson | DeKalb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 60.3% | 60.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 86.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 894 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 27.5% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Stephenson High School graduates go to college?
- 60.3% of the Class of 2024 at Stephenson High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Stephenson High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Stephenson High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Georgia State University and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Stephenson High School?
- Stephenson High School has a four-year graduation rate of 86.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Stephenson High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 20.6% of Stephenson High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
