Georgia public high school · Wilcox County

Wilcox County High School

1358 Ga Highway 215 S, Rochelle, GA 31079. 96 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 50% of them enrolled in college within a year.

50%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)10.0 pts below Georgia (60%)
9.1%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)8.7 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
98.7%4-year graduation rate (2025)11.5 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
973Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
58.2%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)8.2 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from Wilcox County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 31.3%Georgia private college 2.1%Out-of-state college 3.1%Georgia technical college 13.5%Career credential, working 6.3%Working, not in college 27.1%Not found in Georgia records 16.7%

    Share of the 96 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: Florida State University, University of Phoenix-Arizona, University of the Cumberlands. (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
    Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College740%$6,874$41,999$18,363
    Middle Georgia State University726%$11,448$48,459$18,000
    South Georgia Technical College659%$1,166$34,912—
    Georgia Southern University454%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    University of Georgia489%$13,636$77,246$15,623

    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

    Bachelor's or higher9.1%
    Associate degree10.9%
    Certificate or other credential16.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet5.5%
    No credential, not enrolled58.2%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher12.8%
    Associate degree9%
    Certificate or other credential6.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet6.4%
    No credential, not enrolled65.4%

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

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202350%
Wilcox 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?

20.9%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
7%Needed remedial English
22%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

White60%
Black33%
Hispanic5%
Asian1%
Multiracial1%
81%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Crisp County High School (18.0 mi, 50.8% to college) · Hurricane Transition Academy (19.2 mi, 26% to college) · Turner County High School (19.9 mi, 41.7% to college) · Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy (21.9 mi, 54% to college) · DAC (Dodge County Achievement Center) (22.6 mi, 12.6% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureWilcox CountyWilcox CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)50%50%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)98.7%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)973—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)58.2%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Wilcox County High School graduates go to college?
50% of the Class of 2024 at Wilcox County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Wilcox County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Wilcox County High School graduates are Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Middle Georgia State University and South Georgia Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Wilcox County High School?
Wilcox County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 98.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Wilcox County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
9.1% of Wilcox County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.