Towns County High School
1400 Highway 76 E, Hiawassee, GA 30546. 72 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 57% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Towns County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 18.1%Georgia private college 13.9%Out-of-state college 4.2%Georgia technical college 20.8%Career credential, working 11.1%Working, not in college 19.4%Not found in Georgia records 12.5%Share of the 72 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: Tri-County Community College, Academy of Art 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 North Georgia Technical College 15 41% $4,597 $38,478 $7,500 University of North Georgia 7 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Young Harris College 6 38% $12,549 $50,776 $27,000 Kennesaw State University 2 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 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: Union County High School (12.7 mi, 61% to college) · Rabun County High School (19.0 mi, 66.9% to college) · Mountain Education High School (19.8 mi, 27.6% to college) · White County High School (21.9 mi, 55.1% to college) · Habersham Success Academy (29.1 mi, 25% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Towns County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Towns County | Towns County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 57% | 57% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,149 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 59.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Towns County High School graduates go to college?
- 57% of the Class of 2024 at Towns County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Towns County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Towns County High School graduates are North Georgia Technical College, University of North Georgia and Young Harris College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Towns County High School?
- Towns County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Towns County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 25% of Towns County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
