Georgia public high school · Richmond County

Westside High School

1002 Patriots Way, Augusta, GA 30907. 175 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 49.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.

49.6%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)10.4 pts below Georgia (60%)
7.3%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)10.5 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
84.2%4-year graduation rate (2025)3.0 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
878Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
20.8%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)43.8 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
38%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)12.1 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Westside

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 25.1%Georgia private college 5.7%Out-of-state college 7.4%Georgia technical college 11.4%Career credential, working 8.6%Working, not in college 25.7%Not found in Georgia records 16%

    Share of the 175 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: Benedict College, University of South Carolina Aiken, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, Hampton University, Holy Cross College. (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
    Augusta Technical College2036%$7,427$37,887$6,881
    Augusta University1348%$12,017$52,071$20,000
    East Georgia State College1314%$6,673$41,785$11,525
    Kennesaw State University750%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia Military College635%$18,466$42,152$10,500

    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 higher7.3%
    Associate degree7.3%
    Certificate or other credential14.6%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet16.5%
    No credential, not enrolled54.3%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher20.6%
    Associate degree12.3%
    Certificate or other credential16%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet1.9%
    No credential, not enrolled49%

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

College-going over time

30%40%50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202350%
Westside High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

26.6%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
10.9%Needed remedial English
18.5%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
16.4Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

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

Black77%
White9%
Hispanic7%
Multiracial6%
Asian1%
85%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
3.5%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Lakeside High School (3.3 mi, 77% to college) · Academy of Richmond County High School (3.9 mi, 54% to college) · Josey High School (5.1 mi, 25.8% to college) · Davidson Fine Arts Magnet (5.2 mi, 90.2% to college) · Laney High School (5.2 mi, 40.1% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureWestsideRichmond CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)49.6%46.8%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)84.2%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)878—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)38%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Westside High School graduates go to college?
49.6% 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 Augusta Technical College, Augusta University and East Georgia State College. 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 84.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Westside High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
7.3% of Westside High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.