Graduation rate in US public schools varies greatly by counties (2026).
The county with the highest average student graduation rate is Lumpkin County, GA, with an 99% average graduation rate. The county with the lowest average student graduation rate is Menominee County, WI, with an 5% average graduation rate.
Graduation Rate Range: 76%
92%
Avg. Graduation Rate: 87%
Highest Average Public School Graduation Rate By County (2026)
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Average Graduation Rate
Schools with Highest Graduation Rate
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94%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What counties have the public schools with the highest graduation rate?
The counties with the highest graduation rate are Lumpkin County, GA (99% average graduation rate), Boone County, IN (98% average graduation rate) and Berkeley County, WV (98% average graduation rate).
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