Westside High School
2851 Heath Rd, Macon, GA 31206. 207 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 38.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 62% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 58.9% of graduates to college. Westside High School sends 38.1%, 21 points fewer than expected.
The path from Westside
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 22.7%Georgia private college 2.9%Out-of-state college 5.3%Georgia technical college 7.2%Career credential, working 1%Working, not in college 38.2%Not found in Georgia records 22.7%Share of the 207 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: Alabama State University, Central State University, Chattanooga State Community College, College of the Desert, Indiana University Columbus. (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 Albany State University 14 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Central Georgia Technical College 14 45% $8,881 $37,095 $9,500 Middle Georgia State University 8 26% $11,448 $48,459 $18,000 Fort Valley State University 4 39% $12,421 $41,857 $26,738 Georgia Gwinnett College 3 22% $10,080 $48,736 $19,000 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.
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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: Southwest High School (4.4 mi, 46.3% to college) · Central High School (5.5 mi, 60.8% to college) · Rutland High School (5.8 mi, 51.1% to college) · Howard High School (6.2 mi, 53.4% to college) · VIP Academy (Virtual) (6.7 mi, 26.8% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Bibb County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Westside | Bibb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 38.1% | 47.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 84.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 912 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 32.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Westside High School graduates go to college?
- 38.1% of the Class of 2024 at Westside High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Westside High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Westside High School graduates are Albany State University, Central Georgia Technical College and Middle Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Westside High School?
- Westside High School has a four-year graduation rate of 84.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Westside High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 9.6% of Westside High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
