Graduation rate in US public schools varies greatly by towns (2026).
The town with the highest average student graduation rate is Alma, AR, with an 99% average graduation rate. The town with the lowest average student graduation rate is Saint George, KS, with an 5% average graduation rate.
Graduation Rate Range: 76%
92%
Avg. Graduation Rate: 87%
Highest Average Public School Graduation Rate By Town (2026)
Town
Average Graduation Rate
Schools with Highest Graduation Rate
Rank: #1-801-80.
99%
Rank: #81-20081-200.
98%
Rank: #81-20081-200.
98%
Rank: #81-20081-200.
98%
Rank: #81-20081-200.
98%
Rank: #81-20081-200.
98%
Rank: #81-20081-200.
98%
Rank: #81-20081-200.
98%
Rank: #81-20081-200.
98%
Rank: #81-20081-200.
98%
Rank: #81-20081-200.
98%
Rank: #81-20081-200.
98%
Rank: #81-20081-200.
98%
Rank: #81-20081-200.
98%
Rank: #81-20081-200.
98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What towns have the public schools with the highest graduation rate?
The towns with the highest graduation rate are Alma, AR (99% average graduation rate), La Canada Flintridge, CA (99% average graduation rate) and Loomis, CA (99% average graduation rate).
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