Washington County High School
420 Riddleville Rd, Sandersville, GA 31082. 194 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 64.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
67% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 57.2% of graduates to college; Washington County High School sends 64.4%, 7 points more than expected.
The path from Washington County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 32%Georgia private college 7.2%Out-of-state college 1.5%Georgia technical college 23.7%Career credential, working 4.6%Working, not in college 18%Not found in Georgia records 12.9%Share of the 194 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: The University of the South, Troy University, University of Mississippi. (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 Oconee Fall Line Technical College 38 75% $8,873 $35,413 $5,316 Georgia Military College 10 35% $18,466 $42,152 $10,500 Georgia Southern University 9 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Georgia College & State University 7 60% $20,803 $64,452 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 7 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: Johnson County High School (17.5 mi, 55.5% to college) · Glascock County Middle/High School (21.8 mi, 65.8% to college) · Jefferson County High School (24.5 mi, 51.4% to college) · Hancock Central High School (24.8 mi, 47.4% to college) · Wilkinson County High School (25.7 mi, 39.6% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Washington County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Washington County | Washington County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 64.4% | 64.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 951 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 53.9% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Washington County High School graduates go to college?
- 64.4% of the Class of 2024 at Washington County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Washington County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Washington County High School graduates are Oconee Fall Line Technical College, Georgia Military College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Washington County High School?
- Washington County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Washington County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 13.4% of Washington County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
