Georgia public high school · Webster County

Webster County High School

7168 Washington St, Preston, GA 31824. 19 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 31.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.

31.6%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)28.4 pts below Georgia (60%)
13.6%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)4.2 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
92.9%4-year graduation rate (2025)5.6 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
878Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
—Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)

The path from Webster County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 10.5%Georgia technical college 21.1%Career credential, working 26.3%Working, not in college 36.8%Not found in Georgia records 5.3%

    Share of the 19 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: Grantham University, Strayer University- Washington. (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
    South Georgia Technical College459%$1,166$34,912—
    Georgia Southern University154%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Valdosta State University145%$10,804$52,334$23,000

    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 higher13.6%
    Associate degree18.2%
    Certificate or other credential40.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet13.6%
    No credential, not enrolled13.6%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher12.5%
    Associate degree16.7%
    Certificate or other credential41.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet8.3%
    No credential, not enrolled20.8%

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

College-going over time

20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202332%
Webster County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

0%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
0%Needed remedial English

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

Black64%
White22%
Hispanic9%
Multiracial5%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Stewart County High School (12.4 mi, 23.9% to college) · Schley Middle High School (18.2 mi, 84.1% to college) · Furlow Charter School (18.3 mi, 76.7% to college) · Marion County Middle/High School (20.8 mi, 59.7% to college) · Sumter County High School (21.2 mi, 58.9% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Webster County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureWebster CountyWebster CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)31.6%31.6%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)92.9%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)878—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)——50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Webster County High School graduates go to college?
31.6% of the Class of 2024 at Webster County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Webster County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Webster County High School graduates are South Georgia Technical College, Georgia Southern University and Valdosta State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Webster County High School?
Webster County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Webster County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
13.6% of Webster County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.