Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools:
Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) official four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2026 stands at 97.2%, significantly higher than the state average of 88.5%.
Only 69 other school districts in the state achieved graduation rates of 95% or higher, with FCS finishing in the top 19%. This is the fourth year in a row that FCS graduates have surpassed a 95% graduation rate, reaching 95.31% back in 2023.
“Our graduation rate reflects the total dedication of our teachers, administrators, and support staff, and I couldn’t be prouder of FCS,” said Superintendent Dr. Glenn White. “This success is a system-wide effort starting in Pre-K and carrying through to graduation day. Seeing so many students earn their diplomas is always a highlight—it’s a true testament to their hard work, family support, and our staff’s guidance. Thank you to everyone who helped our students reach this milestone.”
In addition to the system graduation rate topping 97%, all four high schools in the system were also significantly above the state average in the state report.
“I’m incredibly proud of the class of 2026, and the teachers, families, school and district staff, and communities who supported them,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “It’s important to us that we’re not just increasing the graduation rate, but ensuring students graduate prepared for life. Together with schools, districts, and partners across the state, we’re ensuring that the high-school diploma in Georgia is a ticket to a successful future. Today’s news is a testament to our shared efforts to ensure Georgia students see the relevance of their education and are connected to opportunity in the future.
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.
Georgia Graduation Rates – 2011 to 2026
2026 – 88.5%
2025 – 87.2%
2024 – 85.4%
2023 – 84.4%
2022 – 84.1%
2021 – 83.7%
2020 – 83.8%
2019 – 82.0%
2018 – 81.6%
2017 – 80.6%
2016 – 79.4%
2015 – 79.0%
2014 – 72.6%
2013 – 71.8%
2012 – 69.7%
2011 – 67.4%
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