Swainsboro High School
689 S Main St, Swainsboro, GA 30401. 165 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 58.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
98% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 47% of graduates to college; Swainsboro High School sends 58.1%, 11 points more than expected.
The path from Swainsboro
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 30.3%Georgia private college 1.2%Out-of-state college 1.8%Georgia technical college 24.8%Career credential, working 10.3%Working, not in college 19.4%Not found in Georgia records 12.1%Share of the 165 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: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Queens University of Charlotte, University of Memphis. (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 Southeastern Technical College 32 46% $7,570 $36,569 — East Georgia State College 21 14% $6,673 $41,785 $11,525 Georgia Southern University 10 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Ogeechee Technical College 6 34% $5,806 $38,242 $9,500 Augusta University 5 48% $12,017 $52,071 $20,000 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: Emanuel County Institute (9.2 mi, 47.8% to college) · Metter High School (21.0 mi, 67.4% to college) · Metter College and Career Academy (21.0 mi, 20% to college) · Treutlen Middle/High School (22.0 mi, 61% to college) · Portal Middle/High School (22.1 mi, 53.1% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Emanuel County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Swainsboro | Emanuel County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 58.1% | 55.1% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 86.2% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,005 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 44.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Swainsboro High School graduates go to college?
- 58.1% of the Class of 2024 at Swainsboro High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Swainsboro High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Swainsboro High School graduates are Southeastern Technical College, East Georgia State College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Swainsboro High School?
- Swainsboro High School has a four-year graduation rate of 86.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Swainsboro High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 12.3% of Swainsboro High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
