Villa Rica High School
600 Rocky Branch Rd, Villa Rica, GA 30180. 402 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 50.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 37% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 67.1% of graduates to college. Villa Rica High School sends 50.7%, 16 points fewer than expected.
The path from Villa Rica
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 30.6%Georgia private college 2.7%Out-of-state college 7.2%Georgia technical college 10.2%Career credential, working 11.2%Working, not in college 26.4%Not found in Georgia records 11.7%Share of the 402 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: Jacksonville State University, Gadsden State Community College, Bluffton University, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Alabama A & M 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 University of West Georgia 64 44% $11,787 $54,320 $20,750 West Georgia Technical College 40 40% $2,469 $41,700 $8,672 Kennesaw State University 19 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia State University 13 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 University of Georgia 5 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: Temple High School (4.6 mi, 43.8% to college) · South Paulding High School (7.6 mi, 48.8% to college) · Alexander High School (9.6 mi, 62.2% to college) · Bremen High School (11.1 mi, 72.7% to college) · Douglas County High School (11.7 mi, 58.6% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Carroll County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Villa Rica | Carroll County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 50.7% | 50.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 96.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,021 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 56.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Villa Rica High School graduates go to college?
- 50.7% of the Class of 2024 at Villa Rica High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Villa Rica High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Villa Rica High School graduates are University of West Georgia, West Georgia Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Villa Rica High School?
- Villa Rica High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Villa Rica High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 16% of Villa Rica High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
