Tift County High School
1 Blue Devil Way, Tifton, GA 31794. 530 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
90% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 49.7% of graduates to college; Tift County High School sends 55.1%, 5 points more than expected.
The path from Tift County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 32.8%Georgia private college 3%Out-of-state college 4%Georgia technical college 15.3%Career credential, working 7.9%Working, not in college 25.3%Not found in Georgia records 11.7%Share of the 530 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: Benedict College, Alabama State University, Alcorn State University, Belmont University, Bethune-Cookman 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 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 96 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 Southern Regional Technical College 76 30% — $35,123 — Georgia Southern University 15 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 University of Georgia 13 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Valdosta State University 10 45% $10,804 $52,334 $23,000 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: Irwin County High School (15.8 mi, 60.7% to college) · Turner County High School (19.0 mi, 41.7% to college) · Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy (19.6 mi, 54% to college) · Hurricane Transition Academy (20.8 mi, 26% to college) · Berrien High School (22.1 mi, 52.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Tift County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Tift County | Tift County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 55.1% | 55.1% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 88.6% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | — | 1,037 | |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 45.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Tift County High School graduates go to college?
- 55.1% of the Class of 2024 at Tift County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Tift County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Tift County High School graduates are Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Southern Regional Technical College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Tift County High School?
- Tift County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 88.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Tift County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 16.6% of Tift County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
