Upson-Lee High School
268 Knight Trl, Thomaston, GA 30286. 302 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 48.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Upson-Lee
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 34.1%Georgia private college 2.3%Out-of-state college 4%Georgia technical college 8.3%Career credential, working 12.6%Working, not in college 26.2%Not found in Georgia records 12.6%Share of the 302 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, Anderson University, Clemson University, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Jacksonville 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 Gordon State College 39 22% $8,779 $46,001 $17,008 Southern Crescent Technical College 23 60% $8,900 $39,335 $10,560 Georgia Southern University 13 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 University of West Georgia 9 44% $11,787 $54,320 $20,750 Albany State University 5 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 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: Lamar County High School (12.4 mi, 49.1% to college) · Pike County High School (13.3 mi, 54.2% to college) · Zebulon High School (13.5 mi, 18.9% to college) · Manchester High School (19.1 mi, 39.8% to college) · Central Elementary/High School (20.5 mi, 38.9% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Thomaston-Upson County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Upson-Lee | Thomaston-Upson County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 48.7% | 48.7% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,002 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 54.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Upson-Lee High School graduates go to college?
- 48.7% of the Class of 2024 at Upson-Lee High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Upson-Lee High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Upson-Lee High School graduates are Gordon State College, Southern Crescent Technical College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Upson-Lee High School?
- Upson-Lee High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Upson-Lee High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 17.6% of Upson-Lee High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
