Union Grove High
120 E Lake Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30252. 366 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 72.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Union Grove High
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 47.5%Georgia private college 6.3%Out-of-state college 11.2%Georgia technical college 7.1%Career credential, working 5.2%Working, not in college 13.1%Not found in Georgia records 9.6%Share of the 366 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: Xavier University of Louisiana, Alabama A & M University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson & Wales- Charlotte, North Carolina A & T 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 47 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 27 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Southern University 19 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Southern Crescent Technical College 18 60% $8,900 $39,335 $10,560 Clayton State University 11 38% $8,868 $54,701 $25,250 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: EXCEL Academy (3.8 mi, 11.1% to college) · Woodland High School (4.1 mi, 64.2% to college) · Eagle's Landing High School (4.3 mi, 53.4% to college) · McDonough High School (4.6 mi, 55.9% to college) · Stockbridge High School (5.6 mi, 55.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Henry County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Union Grove High | Henry County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 72.1% | 58% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.3% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,064 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 53% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Union Grove High graduates go to college?
- 72.1% of the Class of 2024 at Union Grove High enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Union Grove High graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Union Grove High graduates are Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Union Grove High?
- Union Grove High has a four-year graduation rate of 94.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Union Grove High graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 33.2% of Union Grove High's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
