The national average public school graduation rate is approximately 85%.
The state with the highest average student graduation rate is Connecticut, with an 92% average graduation rate.
The state with the lowest average graduation rate is New Mexico, with an 66% average graduation rate.
The public schools with the highest graduation rate in each state are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Graduation Rate Range: 66%
92%
Avg. Graduation Rate: 85%
Average Public School Graduation Rate By State (2023-24)
State
Average Graduation Rate
Schools with Highest Graduation Rate
76%
90%
88%
76%
85%
81%
92%
75%
82%
90%
85%
86%
89%
79%
88%
88%
86%
91%
83%
91%
87%
85%
84%
83%
89%
88%
83%
86%
82%
84%
87%
89%
66%
81%
87%
86%
79%
82%
88%
76%
86%
84%
80%
89%
90%
88%
90%
83%
81%
88%
91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average public school graduation rate?
The national average public school graduation rate is 85% for 2023-24.
What are public schools with the highest graduation rate in the United States?
The public schools with the highest graduation rate in the United States include Florence High School, Liberty High School and Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School.
What is the state with the highest average public school graduation rate?
The state with the highest average public school graduation rate is Connecticut.
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