Telfair County High School
458 S Third Ave, Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055. 86 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 53.5% 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; Telfair County High School sends 53.5%, 7 points more than expected.
The path from Telfair County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 31.4%Georgia private college 5.8%Out-of-state college 4.7%Georgia technical college 11.6%Career credential, working 9.3%Working, not in college 25.6%Not found in Georgia records 11.6%Share of the 86 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: Brevard College, Benedict College, University of South Florida. (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 South Georgia State College 14 22% $7,405 $39,798 $13,750 Middle Georgia State University 6 26% $11,448 $48,459 $18,000 Oconee Fall Line Technical College 6 75% $8,873 $35,413 $5,316 Valdosta State University 3 45% $10,804 $52,334 $23,000 Georgia Military College 2 35% $18,466 $42,152 $10,500 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: Wheeler County High School (10.9 mi, 64.1% to college) · DAC (Dodge County Achievement Center) (18.8 mi, 12.6% to college) · Dodge County High School (19.9 mi, 53.9% to college) · Jeff Davis High School (21.3 mi, 46.3% to college) · Montgomery County High School (21.4 mi, 53.1% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Telfair County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Telfair County | Telfair County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 53.5% | 53.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,005 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 41.3% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Telfair County High School graduates go to college?
- 53.5% of the Class of 2024 at Telfair County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Telfair County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Telfair County High School graduates are South Georgia State College, Middle Georgia State University and Oconee Fall Line Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Telfair County High School?
- Telfair County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Telfair County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 15.6% of Telfair County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
