Veterans High School
340 Piney Grove Rd, Kathleen, GA 31047. 417 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 72.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.
40% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 66.1% of graduates to college; Veterans High School sends 72.9%, 7 points more than expected.
The path from Veterans
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 41.5%Georgia private college 6.7%Out-of-state college 10.8%Georgia technical college 13.9%Career credential, working 3.8%Working, not in college 11%Not found in Georgia records 12.2%Share of the 417 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: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tuskegee University, Auburn University, Cochise College, Eastern Kentucky 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 Central Georgia Technical College 52 45% $8,881 $37,095 $9,500 Middle Georgia State University 42 26% $11,448 $48,459 $18,000 Georgia Southern University 35 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 University of Georgia 18 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Kennesaw State University 16 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: Houston County High School (4.5 mi, 75% to college) · Warner Robins High School (6.6 mi, 58.2% to college) · Perry High School (7.3 mi, 66.1% to college) · Northside High School (7.9 mi, 50.5% to college) · Peach County High School (14.2 mi, 62.5% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Houston County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Veterans | Houston County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 72.9% | 65.2% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 96.6% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,083 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 64.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Veterans High School graduates go to college?
- 72.9% of the Class of 2024 at Veterans High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Veterans High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Veterans High School graduates are Central Georgia Technical College, Middle Georgia State University and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Veterans High School?
- Veterans High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Veterans High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 34.7% of Veterans High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
