Rising graduation rates don’t mean kids are better prepared

Higher graduation rates are something to celebrate, so long as they’re actually backed by an increase in academic achievement ...

Howard County takes aim at disparities in graduation rates as numbers drop

While the four-year graduation rate remained above the state average in Howard County schools despite a decline, school leaders are working to address disparities in the rate for some student groups.

Fall River high schools see graduation rates rise. Here's why

Fall River high schools report a significant increase in graduation rates, with Durfee High reaching an all-time high.
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Lowell Public Schools graduation rates rise, absenteeism falls

LOWELL — The 2025 graduation and attendance rate numbers released during the March 18 School Committee meeting show gains in student engagement across the board. The report, compiled by Assistant ...
The Baltimore Sun

Harford Schools has its highest graduation rate in over a decade

Harford County Public Schools’ 2025 four-year graduation rate saw a 0.44 percentage-point increase from the previous year, setting the rate at 92%, the highest for the district since the state moved ...