Graduation rates in metro Atlanta steady while state rates rise

Decatur High seniors from the Class of 2020 who attended Winnona Park Elementary School celebrated graduation with a car parade through their neighborhood Friday, May 15. (Courtesy of Dean Hesse)

Newly released data shows an increase in the state’s 2022 high school graduation rate, while metro Atlanta school districts are holding steady.

Georgia’s high-school graduation rate increased in 2022 to 84.1% from 83.7% in 2021. The state’s graduation rate has increased by 14.4 percentage points since 2012.

A total of 107 Georgia school districts recorded graduation rates at or above 90%, and 41 districts recorded rates at or above 95%.