Georgia public high school · Vidalia City

Vidalia Comprehensive High School

901 North St W, Vidalia, GA 30474. 169 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Vidalia City Toombs County
55.7%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)4.3 pts below Georgia (60%)
20.2%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)2.4 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
96.8%4-year graduation rate (2025)9.6 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,007Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
48.3%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)16.3 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
59.4%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)9.4 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from Vidalia Comprehensive

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 37.9%Georgia private college 3.6%Out-of-state college 3%Georgia technical college 11.2%Career credential, working 17.2%Working, not in college 19.5%Not found in Georgia records 7.7%

    Share of the 169 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: Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, Mars Hill University, Union College, University of Redlands, University of South Carolina-Columbia. (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 Southern University3054%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Southeastern Technical College1846%$7,570$36,569—
    East Georgia State College914%$6,673$41,785$11,525
    University of Georgia889%$13,636$77,246$15,623
    Albany State University330%$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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher20.2%
    Associate degree5%
    Certificate or other credential19.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet15.1%
    No credential, not enrolled40.3%

    Class of 2015, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher30.2%
    Associate degree6.8%
    Certificate or other credential8.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.1%
    No credential, not enrolled50.7%

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

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202356%
Vidalia Comprehensive High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

13.3%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
8.4%Needed remedial English
33.3%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
21.0Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

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

Black45%
White40%
Hispanic10%
Multiracial3%
Asian1%
81%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
3.8%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Toombs County High School (5.7 mi, 51.6% to college) · Montgomery County High School (9.8 mi, 53.1% to college) · Treutlen Middle/High School (17.9 mi, 61% to college) · Wheeler County High School (21.2 mi, 64.1% to college) · Metter High School (23.8 mi, 67.4% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Vidalia City attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureVidalia ComprehensiveVidalia CityGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)55.7%55.7%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)96.8%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,007—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)59.4%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Vidalia Comprehensive High School graduates go to college?
55.7% of the Class of 2024 at Vidalia Comprehensive High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Vidalia Comprehensive High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Vidalia Comprehensive High School graduates are Georgia Southern University, Southeastern Technical College and East Georgia State College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Vidalia Comprehensive High School?
Vidalia Comprehensive High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Vidalia Comprehensive High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
20.2% of Vidalia Comprehensive High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.