Georgia public high school · Fulton County

Tri-Cities High School

2575 Harris St, East Point, GA 30344. 330 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 38.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.

38.2%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)21.8 pts below Georgia (60%)
12.1%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)5.7 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
86.1%4-year graduation rate (2025)1.1 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
831Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
24.6%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)40.0 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
22.9%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)27.2 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 100% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 46.4% of graduates to college. Tri-Cities High School sends 38.2%, 8 points fewer than expected.

The path from Tri-Cities

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 19.7%Georgia private college 3.6%Out-of-state college 8.2%Georgia technical college 6.7%Career credential, working 8.8%Working, not in college 30.9%Not found in Georgia records 22.1%

    Share of the 330 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Hinds Community College, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Georgia State University2151%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Atlanta Technical College2056%$2,240$37,957$10,500
    Kennesaw State University1550%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Albany State University730%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    Gordon State College522%$8,779$46,001$17,008

    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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher12.1%
    Associate degree4%
    Certificate or other credential26.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet11.8%
    No credential, not enrolled45.7%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher15.7%
    Associate degree6%
    Certificate or other credential10.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4%
    No credential, not enrolled63.5%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202338%
Tri-Cities High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

41.4%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
14.9%Needed remedial English
15.8%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

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

Black68%
Hispanic29%
Multiracial2%
White1%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
4.1%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Fulton Leadership Academy (2.3 mi, 53.4% to college) · D. M. Therrell High School (3.2 mi, 44.3% to college) · Carver High School Early College (3.7 mi, 62.6% to college) · Carver High School (3.7 mi, 36.6% to college) · South Atlanta High School (4.4 mi, 46.4% to college)

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Compared with the district and state

MeasureTri-CitiesFulton CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)38.2%70.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)86.1%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)831—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)22.9%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Tri-Cities High School graduates go to college?
38.2% of the Class of 2024 at Tri-Cities High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Tri-Cities High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Tri-Cities High School graduates are Georgia State University, Atlanta Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Tri-Cities High School?
Tri-Cities High School has a four-year graduation rate of 86.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Tri-Cities High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
12.1% of Tri-Cities High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.