Terrell High School
201 Greenwave Blvd, Dawson, GA 39842. 69 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 69.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.
89% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 50% of graduates to college; Terrell High School sends 69.5%, 20 points more than expected.
The path from Terrell
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 37.7%Georgia private college 4.3%Out-of-state college 5.8%Georgia technical college 21.7%Career credential, working 1.4%Working, not in college 20.3%Not found in Georgia records 8.7%Share of the 69 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: Bluffton University, Eastern Michigan University, Tuskegee 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 Southwestern State University 11 33% $10,170 $55,890 $18,250 Albany Technical College 8 41% $2,966 $34,861 $11,300 South Georgia Technical College 7 59% $1,166 $34,912 — Albany State University 5 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Andrew College 2 43% $23,067 $42,330 $12,000 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: Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy (11.9 mi, 50.1% to college) · Lee County High School (15.3 mi, 66.5% to college) · Westover High School (16.3 mi, 63.2% to college) · Monroe High School (19.9 mi, 50.7% to college) · Webster County High School (22.4 mi, 31.6% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Terrell County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Terrell | Terrell County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 69.5% | 69.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92.3% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 835 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 24.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Terrell High School graduates go to college?
- 69.5% of the Class of 2024 at Terrell High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Terrell High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Terrell High School graduates are Georgia Southwestern State University, Albany Technical College and South Georgia Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Terrell High School?
- Terrell High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Terrell High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 14.1% of Terrell High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
