Temple High School
589 Sage St, Temple, GA 30179. 167 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 43.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 37% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 67.1% of graduates to college. Temple High School sends 43.8%, 23 points fewer than expected.
The path from Temple
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 24%Georgia private college 3%Out-of-state college 7.8%Georgia technical college 9%Career credential, working 16.2%Working, not in college 28.7%Not found in Georgia records 11.4%Share of the 167 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: Jacksonville State University, Central Texas College-Traditional, Montgomery County Community College, Mount St. Joseph University, Northwest Vista College. (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 University of West Georgia 23 44% $11,787 $54,320 $20,750 West Georgia Technical College 14 40% $2,469 $41,700 $8,672 Kennesaw State University 6 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Albany State University 2 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Berry College 2 71% $21,964 $57,984 $20,500 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: Villa Rica High School (4.6 mi, 50.7% to college) · Bremen High School (6.6 mi, 72.7% to college) · South Paulding High School (11.7 mi, 48.8% to college) · Mt. Zion High School (11.7 mi, 40.1% to college) · Carrollton High School (11.9 mi, 61.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Carroll County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Temple | Carroll County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 43.8% | 50.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 98.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,041 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 45.5% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Temple High School graduates go to college?
- 43.8% of the Class of 2024 at Temple High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Temple High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Temple High School graduates are University of West Georgia, West Georgia Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Temple High School?
- Temple High School has a four-year graduation rate of 98.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Temple High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 9.7% of Temple High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
