Wednesday, October 9, 2024–11:04 a.m.
-News Release-
Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2024 is marked official at 95.4%, according to data released today by the Georgia Department of Education. This rate exceeds the state’s rate of 85.4%.
Only 43 other school districts in the state achieved graduation rates of 95% or higher, with FCS finishing in the top 19%. This is the second year in a row that FCS graduates have surpassed a 95% graduation rate, reaching 95.31% in 2023.
“The graduation rate is a confirmation of the dedication and effort of our teachers, administrators, and support staff. I am extremely proud of everyone in FCS,” stated Superintendent Dr. Glenn White. “This achievement is the result of a system-wide team effort that starts in Pre-K and continues all the way to graduation day. Watching our students walk across the stage or field to receive their diplomas is always a highlight for me, and seeing so many of them reach this milestone is truly incredible. This success is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and unwavering support from their families and our staff. Thank you for your role in helping our students succeed and achieve their goals.”
In addition to the system graduation rate topping 95%, all four high schools in the system were also significantly above the state average in the state report.
“I offer my congratulations to Georgia’s class of 2024 on this historic achievement,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “These students faced great challenges throughout their school careers – they were in middle school when the pandemic hit in 2020. We have worked to provide the resources and supports needed to ensure they could still succeed and thrive, and we continue to see results showing that the efforts of Georgia’s educators, families, and all those who have taken the time to invest in students are paying off.”
How Georgia calculates its graduation rate
Georgia calculates a four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate as required by federal law. This rate is:
● The number of students who graduate in four years with a regular high school diploma, divided by
● The number of students who form the adjusted cohort for the graduating class
Adjusted Cohort Definition: From the beginning of ninth grade, students who are entering that grade form a cohort that is subsequently adjusted by adding any students who transfer into the cohort during the next three years and subtracting any students who transfer out.
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