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Carroll County Schools named Cognia "System of Distinction"; district reports 97.7% graduation rate
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Carroll County Schools announced it earned Cognia's global "System of Distinction" recognition and reported a 97.7% graduation rate for 2025, the highest among Georgia districts with three or more high schools. The superintendent's report also highlighted other rankings and school-level awards.
Carroll County Board of Education officials announced that Carroll County Schools has been named a "school system of distinction" by Cognia, an accreditation agency, and reported a 97.7% graduation rate for 2025, the district said.
Dr. Jessica Ainsworth, speaking on behalf of Superintendent Scott Cowart, told the board that the Cognia recognition was given to 35 systems worldwide this year and that Carroll County is the only district in Georgia to receive it. She said the…
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