The national average public school graduation rate is approximately 85%.
The state with the highest average student graduation rate is West Virginia, with an 91% average graduation rate. The state with the lowest average graduation rate is New Mexico, with an 66% average graduation rate.
Graduation Rate Range: 66%
91%
Avg. Graduation Rate: 85%
Average 九游体育 Graduation Rate By State (2025)
State
Average Graduation Rate
Schools with Highest Graduation Rate
Rank: #11.
91%
Rank: #2-62-6.
90%
Rank: #2-62-6.
90%
Rank: #2-62-6.
90%
Rank: #2-62-6.
90%
Rank: #2-62-6.
90%
Rank: #7-107-10.
89%
Rank: #7-107-10.
89%
Rank: #7-107-10.
89%
Rank: #7-107-10.
89%
Rank: #11-1911-19.
88%
Rank: #11-1911-19.
88%
Rank: #11-1911-19.
88%
Rank: #11-1911-19.
88%
Rank: #11-1911-19.
88%
Rank: #11-1911-19.
88%
Rank: #11-1911-19.
88%
Rank: #11-1911-19.
88%
Rank: #11-1911-19.
88%
Rank: #20-2420-24.
87%
Rank: #20-2420-24.
87%
Rank: #20-2420-24.
87%
Rank: #20-2420-24.
87%
Rank: #20-2420-24.
87%
Rank: #25-2625-26.
86%
Rank: #25-2625-26.
86%
Rank: #27-3127-31.
85%
Rank: #27-3127-31.
85%
Rank: #27-3127-31.
85%
Rank: #27-3127-31.
85%
Rank: #27-3127-31.
85%
Rank: #32-3632-36.
84%
Rank: #32-3632-36.
84%
Rank: #32-3632-36.
84%
Rank: #32-3632-36.
84%
Rank: #32-3632-36.
84%
Rank: #37-3837-38.
83%
Rank: #37-3837-38.
83%
Rank: #39-4139-41.
82%
Rank: #39-4139-41.
82%
Rank: #39-4139-41.
82%
Rank: #42-4442-44.
81%
Rank: #42-4442-44.
81%
Rank: #42-4442-44.
81%
Rank: #4545.
80%
Rank: #46-4746-47.
79%
Rank: #46-4746-47.
79%
Rank: #4848.
77%
Rank: #49-5049-50.
76%
Rank: #49-5049-50.
76%
Rank: #5151.
74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average public school graduation rate?
The national average public school graduation rate is 85% for 2025.
What are public schools with the highest graduation rate in the United States?
The public schools with the highest graduation rate in the United States include Bowling Green High School, Bedford High School and Daniel Hand High School.
What is the state with the highest average public school graduation rate?
The state with the highest average public school graduation rate is West Virginia.
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