Wheeler County High School
50 Snowhill Rd, Alamo, GA 30411. 64 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 64.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
66% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 57.5% of graduates to college; Wheeler County High School sends 64.1%, 7 points more than expected.
The path from Wheeler County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 42.2%Georgia private college 4.7%Out-of-state college 3.1%Georgia technical college 14.1%Career credential, working 10.9%Working, not in college 10.9%Not found in Georgia records 14.1%Share of the 64 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: Anderson University, Erskine College. (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 Southeastern Technical College 7 46% $7,570 $36,569 — Georgia Southern University 6 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Middle Georgia State University 6 26% $11,448 $48,459 $18,000 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 3 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 Albany State University 3 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 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: Telfair County High School (10.9 mi, 53.5% to college) · Montgomery County High School (11.5 mi, 53.1% to college) · Treutlen Middle/High School (19.5 mi, 61% to college) · Vidalia Comprehensive High School (21.2 mi, 55.7% to college) · Jeff Davis High School (22.0 mi, 46.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Wheeler County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Wheeler County | Wheeler County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 64.1% | 64.1% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 96.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 980 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 55.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Wheeler County High School graduates go to college?
- 64.1% of the Class of 2024 at Wheeler County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Wheeler County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Wheeler County High School graduates are Southeastern Technical College, Georgia Southern University and Middle Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Wheeler County High School?
- Wheeler County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Wheeler County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 11.8% of Wheeler County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
