Towers High School
3919 Brookcrest Cir, Decatur, GA 30032. 148 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 49.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Towers
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 34.5%Georgia private college 5.4%Out-of-state college 5.4%Georgia technical college 4.1%Career credential, working 4.7%Working, not in college 25.7%Not found in Georgia records 20.3%Share of the 148 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: Alabama State University, Fayetteville State University, Forsyth Technical Community College, Highland Community College, South Carolina State 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 State University 13 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Albany State University 6 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Fort Valley State University 6 39% $12,421 $41,857 $26,738 Georgia Southern University 6 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Georgia Piedmont Technical College 4 36% $12,185 $40,636 $14,500 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: Columbia High School (1.5 mi, 40.5% to college) · DeKalb School of the Arts (2.0 mi, 87.1% to college) · Clarkston High School (3.2 mi, 50.4% to college) · Southwest DeKalb High School (3.2 mi, 53% to college) · Redan High School (3.4 mi, 46.6% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the DeKalb County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Towers | DeKalb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 49.4% | 60.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 80.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 777 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 29.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Towers High School graduates go to college?
- 49.4% of the Class of 2024 at Towers High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Towers High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Towers High School graduates are Georgia State University, Albany State University and Fort Valley State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Towers High School?
- Towers High School has a four-year graduation rate of 80.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Towers High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 5.7% of Towers High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
