Gwinnett school district’s graduation rate dropped slightly during pandemic

Gwinnett County Public Schools’ four-year graduation rate dipped slightly this year, to about 82.5% from about 83.2%.

“While our five-year graduation rate has increased during the pandemic, our district remains focused on improving its four-year rate,” Superintendent Calvin Watts said in a news release. “Our goal is to prepare each and every student for life after high school, equipping them with a diploma that will allow them to pursue their dreams.”

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Graduation rates increased at eight high schools.

“These results are indicative of the level of commitment of our staff and of the perseverance of our students to achieve at high levels despite the challenges we face,” said Al Taylor, associate superintendent of school improvement and operations, in the news release. “We are very proud of our students, teachers, and staff for their efforts navigating these uncertain times while upholding the standard of excellence that defines our system of world-class schools.”

The statewide graduation rate was 83.7%, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Here is the 2021 four-year graduation rate for Gwinnett high schools: