Stone Mountain High School
4555 Central Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. 199 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 58.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; Stone Mountain High School sends 58.3%, 12 points more than expected.
The path from Stone Mountain
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 38.7%Georgia private college 1.5%Out-of-state college 4.5%Georgia technical college 13.6%Career credential, working 3.5%Working, not in college 16.6%Not found in Georgia records 21.6%Share of the 199 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, Benedict College, Ellsworth Community College, Fayetteville State University, George Washington 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 Georgia State University 43 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Georgia Piedmont Technical College 22 36% $12,185 $40,636 $14,500 Kennesaw State University 11 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Middle Georgia State University 6 26% $11,448 $48,459 $18,000 Georgia Gwinnett College 5 22% $10,080 $48,736 $19,000 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: Dekalb Early College Academy (1.6 mi, 92.6% to college) · Elizabeth Andrews High School (1.6 mi, 19.2% to college) · Clarkston High School (2.3 mi, 50.4% to college) · Tucker High School (3.3 mi, 70.6% to college) · Redan High School (3.8 mi, 46.6% 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 | Stone Mountain | DeKalb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 58.3% | 60.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 83.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 855 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 39.9% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Stone Mountain High School graduates go to college?
- 58.3% of the Class of 2024 at Stone Mountain High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Stone Mountain High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Stone Mountain High School graduates are Georgia State University, Georgia Piedmont Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Stone Mountain High School?
- Stone Mountain High School has a four-year graduation rate of 83.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Stone Mountain High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 10.1% of Stone Mountain High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
