The Brief
- High school graduation rates in Georgia hit an all-time high, with metro Atlanta school districts reporting significant progress across multiple student groups.
- Atlanta Public Schools reached a 91.2% graduation rate, while DeKalb County Schools posted a record 83.3% rate for last May.
- Statewide data shows 88.5% of high school seniors graduated on time, reflecting a major increase over the past decade.
ATLANTA – Atlanta Public Schools and DeKalb County Schools reported gains in high school graduation rates as new state education data shows Georgia’s statewide average reaching a historic high.
Georgia education data
What we know:
Georgia Department of Education figures show 88.5% of high school seniors graduated on time, marking a record statewide performance.
Across the state, just under 150 schools recorded graduation rates at or above 90%. …