Wayne County High School
1 Jacket Dr, Jesup, GA 31545. 294 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 45.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 82% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 52.3% of graduates to college. Wayne County High School sends 45.9%, 6 points fewer than expected.
The path from Wayne County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 29.6%Georgia private college 2.7%Out-of-state college 4.4%Georgia technical college 9.2%Career credential, working 17.7%Working, not in college 23.1%Not found in Georgia records 13.3%Share of the 294 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: Clarke University, Auburn University, Baton Rouge Community College, Belmont University, Dixie State 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 College of Coastal Georgia 28 29% $14,394 $44,872 $18,350 Georgia Southern University 27 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Coastal Pines Technical College 23 53% $395 $35,445 — University of Georgia 9 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Kennesaw State University 6 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: Long County High School (12.2 mi, 51.3% to college) · Bradwell Institute (24.5 mi, 48.5% to college) · Pierce County High School (25.8 mi, 57.7% to college) · Liberty County High School (27.1 mi, 49% to college) · Appling County High School (27.4 mi, 50.8% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Wayne County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Wayne County | Wayne County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 45.9% | 45.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 89.6% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 993 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 43.3% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Wayne County High School graduates go to college?
- 45.9% of the Class of 2024 at Wayne County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Wayne County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Wayne County High School graduates are College of Coastal Georgia, Georgia Southern University and Coastal Pines Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Wayne County High School?
- Wayne County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 89.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Wayne County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 17.5% of Wayne County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
