Valdosta High School’s Class of 2023 has recorded another graduation rate exceeding the states average of 84.4%. Proudly sitting among 107 school districts in Georgia with rates above 90%, Valdosta’s rate is 93.9%.
“Valdosta City Schools is extremely proud of Valdosta High School for maintaining such an exemplary high school graduation rate,” said Dr. Craig Lockhart, superintendent for Valdosta City Schools. “This a testament of the hard work and commitment of our students, families, and our entire PreK-12 faculty and staff. We look forward to continuing this winning tradition of academic excellence.”
How Georgia calculates its graduation rate
Georgia calculates a four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate as required by federal law. This rate is:
- The number of students who graduate in four years with a regular high school diploma, divided by
- The number of students who form the adjusted cohort for the graduating class
Adjusted Cohort Rate Definition: From the beginning of ninth grade, students who are entering that grade form a cohort that is subsequently adjusted by adding any students who transfer into the cohort during the next three years and subtracting any students who transfer out.