Forsyth Grad Rate Tops Metro Counties, Large Districts In State

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA — The 2019 graduation rates released by the Georgia Department of Education show that Forsyth County Schools again has the highest graduation rate among metro-Atlanta county school districts and among large districts in Georgia.

Forsyth Schools' 94.6 percent is also higher than the state graduation rate of 82 percent. Additionally, all high schools in Forsyth County were above the state graduate rate and exceed 90 percent, with South Forsyth High School and Lambert High School both in the top 35 schools in Georgia.

“We are committed to having all Forsyth County students graduate from high school,” stated FCS Superintendent Jeff Bearden. “I am very proud of the continued progress of our students. We have excellent teachers and support staff, and I join them in being thankful for our parent and community support as we prepare our children to lead and succeed.”

Georgia's high school graduation rate increased again in 2019, rising to 82 percent – an all-time high since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation now required by federal law.

Georgia's graduation rate has increased by 12 percentage points since 2012, with steady increases each year.

In 2019, 71 Georgia school districts recorded graduation rates at or above 90 percent. Twenty-four districts recorded rates at or above 95 percent.

See more:

• Georgia’s Graduation Rate Continues To Rise: GaDOE
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