Georgia public high school · Hall County

West Hall High School

5500 Mcever Rd, Oakwood, GA 30566. 261 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 60.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.

60.5%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)0.5 pts above Georgia (60%)
17.9%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)About the same as the typical Georgia school
94.3%4-year graduation rate (2025)7.1 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
979Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
69.9%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)5.3 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
37.5%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)12.5 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from West Hall

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 32.6%Georgia private college 8%Out-of-state college 2.3%Georgia technical college 17.6%Career credential, working 6.1%Working, not in college 22.6%Not found in Georgia records 10.7%

    Share of the 261 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: Culver-Stockton College, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Mississippi State University, North Greenville University, Roger Williams University. (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
    University of North Georgia6038%$14,185$55,822$16,495
    Lanier Technical College4132%$8,202$43,529—
    Brenau University734%$17,968$54,638$28,000
    Kennesaw State University750%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia State University551%$12,365$51,903$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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher17.9%
    Associate degree7.3%
    Certificate or other credential26.2%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet14.7%
    No credential, not enrolled33.9%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher20.8%
    Associate degree7.5%
    Certificate or other credential15.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.4%
    No credential, not enrolled51.3%

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

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202360%
West Hall High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

19.1%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
5.3%Needed remedial English
27.9%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

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

Hispanic61%
White26%
Black9%
Multiracial3%
Asian2%
66%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
7.5%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Flowery Branch High (2.3 mi, 63.5% to college) · Lanier College and Career Academy (3.3 mi, 26.7% to college) · Johnson High School (3.3 mi, 52.5% to college) · The Foundry (3.3 mi, 20% to college) · Cherokee Bluff High School (4.9 mi, 73.2% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureWest HallHall CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)60.5%56.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)94.3%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)979—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)37.5%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of West Hall High School graduates go to college?
60.5% of the Class of 2024 at West Hall High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do West Hall High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most West Hall High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Lanier Technical College and Brenau University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at West Hall High School?
West Hall High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many West Hall High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
17.9% of West Hall High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.