Thomson High School
1160 White Oak Rd, Thomson, GA 30824. 210 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 47.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 70% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 56.2% of graduates to college. Thomson High School sends 47.1%, 9 points fewer than expected.
The path from Thomson
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 29%Georgia private college 4.3%Out-of-state college 4.3%Georgia technical college 9.5%Career credential, working 9.5%Working, not in college 25.7%Not found in Georgia records 17.6%Share of the 210 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, Bellarmine University, Duke University, Feather River Community College District, Morris 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 Augusta Technical College 17 36% $7,427 $37,887 $6,881 Georgia Southern University 15 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Augusta University 11 48% $12,017 $52,071 $20,000 East Georgia State College 10 14% $6,673 $41,785 $11,525 Georgia Military College 8 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: Harlem High School (9.4 mi, 53.8% to college) · Warren County High School (12.4 mi, 61.7% to college) · Grovetown High School (13.9 mi, 60.6% to college) · Glascock County Middle/High School (17.9 mi, 65.8% to college) · Greenbrier High School (18.2 mi, 79.9% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the McDuffie County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Thomson | McDuffie County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 47.1% | 47.1% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 95.6% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 938 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 38.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Thomson High School graduates go to college?
- 47.1% of the Class of 2024 at Thomson High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Thomson High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Thomson High School graduates are Augusta Technical College, Georgia Southern University and Augusta University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Thomson High School?
- Thomson High School has a four-year graduation rate of 95.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Thomson High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 12.4% of Thomson High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
