
Rumson, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Education released the latest graduation rate totals on Wednesday, reporting that the state’s overall high school graduation rate rose to 89.7% in 2015 from 88.6% in 2014.
Rumson-Fair Haven far exceeded the state average: RFH was at 98%. Red Bank Regional followed at 96%.
As for neighboring districts, Middletown North H.S. saw 94% of its senior class graduate last year, and Middletown South saw 93%. Holmdel High School saw a 97% graduation rate last year, and Raritan High School in Hazlet Township had a 96% graduation rate.
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Matawan Regional was at 91%, Keansburg High School was 87% and Keyport High School was 85%.
This is the fourth straight year that New Jersey’s high school graduation rate has increased, and the third consecutive year in which it grew by at least a full percentage point, DOE officials said. All the grad results can be found here.
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