ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Rockdale County Public Schools’ (RCPS) graduation rate rose to an all-time high of 89.52% with the Class of 2025, eclipsing last year’s rate as the highest ever since Georgia began calculating the federally-required four-year graduation cohort rate.

For the third year in a row, RCPS also topped the state average, which came in at 87.2 %. The Georgia Department of Education recently released the 2025 Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rates for the state and RCPS increased its rate by .77 percentage points over last year’s 88.75%.

“We are committed to ensuring every student crosses the graduation stage prepared for success,” Superintendent Shirley Chesser said. “Our rising graduation rate reflects the daily dedication shown by our teachers, staff, and families. This achieveme

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