Thomas County Academy
73 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 30.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 100% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 46.4% of graduates to college. Thomas County Academy sends 30.1%, 16 points fewer than expected.
The path from Thomas County Academy
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 5.5%Georgia private college 1.4%Out-of-state college 2.7%Georgia technical college 20.5%Career credential, working 8.2%Working, not in college 41.1%Not found in Georgia records 20.5%Share of the 73 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: Southern New Hampshire University, Strayer University- Washington. (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 Southern Regional Technical College 14 30% — $35,123 — Valdosta State University 2 45% $10,804 $52,334 $23,000 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 1 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 Albany Technical College 1 41% $2,966 $34,861 $11,300 Andrew College 1 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
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Thomas County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Thomas County Academy | Thomas County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 30.1% | 53.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | — | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | — | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Thomas County Academy graduates go to college?
- 30.1% of the Class of 2024 at Thomas County Academy enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Thomas County Academy graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Thomas County Academy graduates are Southern Regional Technical College, Valdosta State University and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Thomas County Academy?
- Thomas County Academy has a four-year graduation rate of 94.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Thomas County Academy graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 5.6% of Thomas County Academy's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
