Georgia public high school · Worth County

Worth County High School

407 W Bryant Dr, Sylvester, GA 31791. 182 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 57.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.

57.1%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)2.9 pts below Georgia (60%)
9.4%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)8.4 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
92.9%4-year graduation rate (2025)5.7 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
968Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
78.9%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)14.3 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
58.6%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)8.5 pts above Georgia (50%)
Our read

89% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 50% of graduates to college; Worth County High School sends 57.1%, 7 points more than expected.

The path from Worth County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 34.6%Georgia private college 2.2%Out-of-state college 2.7%Georgia technical college 17.6%Career credential, working 15.4%Working, not in college 15.4%Not found in Georgia records 12.1%

    Share of the 182 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: Alabama State University, Liberty University, University of Mississippi, University of West Florida, Wesleyan 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
    Southern Regional Technical College2330%—$35,123—
    Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College1840%$6,874$41,999$18,363
    Kennesaw State University850%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Albany Technical College741%$2,966$34,861$11,300
    Georgia Southern University754%$16,785$59,167$20,568

    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 higher9.4%
    Associate degree9.4%
    Certificate or other credential25.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet16.1%
    No credential, not enrolled39.4%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher16.9%
    Associate degree10.9%
    Certificate or other credential25.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet2.7%
    No credential, not enrolled43.7%

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

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202357%
Worth 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?

14.7%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
6.3%Needed remedial English
30%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
19.0Average 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

White56%
Black36%
Hispanic4%
Multiracial4%
Asian1%
89%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
6.9%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Dougherty Comprehensive High School (15.4 mi, 51.7% to college) · Turner County High School (15.9 mi, 41.7% to college) · Monroe High School (19.4 mi, 50.7% to college) · Tift County High School (22.1 mi, 55.1% to college) · Baconton Community Charter School (22.1 mi, 53.3% to college)

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

Compared with the district and state

MeasureWorth CountyWorth CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)57.1%57.1%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)92.9%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)968—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)58.6%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Worth County High School graduates go to college?
57.1% of the Class of 2024 at Worth County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Worth County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Worth County High School graduates are Southern Regional Technical College, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Worth County High School?
Worth County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Worth County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
9.4% of Worth County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.