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Graduation rate rises to 86.3% in Clayton County, district officials say

Clayton County Public Schools Board of Education · September 30, 2025
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District officials reported a four-year cohort graduation rate of 86.3% for 2025, a 3.3-point increase year-over-year that narrows the gap with the state rate; administrators said subgroup gains were widespread but agreed to review declines at two schools.

District leaders told the Board of Education on Sept. 29 that Clayton County Public Schools’ 2025 graduation results show continued improvement.

Dr. Keith Colbert and Dr. Delphia Young reviewed the four-year cohort rate and subgroup performance. The district reported a 4-year cohort graduation rate of 86.3% for 2025, an increase of 3.3 percentage points from the prior year and near the state rate of 87.2%.…

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