Tucker High School
5036 Lavista Rd, Tucker, GA 30084. 296 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 70.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
85% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 51.3% of graduates to college; Tucker High School sends 70.6%, 19 points more than expected.
The path from Tucker
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 52%Georgia private college 3.4%Out-of-state college 11.5%Georgia technical college 3.7%Career credential, working 2.7%Working, not in college 10.8%Not found in Georgia records 15.9%Share of the 296 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 A & M University, Howard University, Jackson State University, Missouri Valley College, College of Southern Idaho. (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 82 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 26 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 9 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 Albany State University 8 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 University of Georgia 7 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 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: Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School (1.9 mi, 50% to college) · Dekalb Early College Academy (2.1 mi, 92.6% to college) · Elizabeth Andrews High School (2.1 mi, 19.2% to college) · Stone Mountain High School (3.3 mi, 58.3% to college) · Lakeside High School (4.0 mi, 74.9% 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 | Tucker | DeKalb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 70.6% | 60.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 81% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 964 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 49.5% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Tucker High School graduates go to college?
- 70.6% of the Class of 2024 at Tucker High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Tucker High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Tucker High School graduates are Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Tucker High School?
- Tucker High School has a four-year graduation rate of 81%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Tucker High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 31.4% of Tucker High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
