GORDON COUNTY, GA - Gordon County Schools is thrilled to announce an exceptional graduation rate for the Class of 2024, with an impressive 96.8% of students earning their diplomas within four years of entering high school. Sonoraville High School reported a graduation rate of 97.4%, and Gordon Central High School reported a graduation rate of 95.9%.
Gordon County Schools' graduation rate significantly surpasses the State of Georgia's Class of 2024 average of 85.4% by an impressive margin of 11.4 percentage points. This milestone is based on the most recent report released by the Georgia Department of Education, in compliance with federal law, which calculates graduation rates using a four-year cohort method.
The four-year cohort method follows a student cohort from the start of ninth grade, adjusting for transfers in and out over the following three years. The graduation rate is then determined by the number of students who successfully graduate with a regular high school diploma, divided by the total number of students who constituted the adjusted cohort for the graduating class. Over the last decade, Gordon County Schools has exhibited an extraordinary increase in graduation rates.
Superintendent Alice Mashburn praised the community’s collaborative effort, stating, "The success of the Class of 2024 reflects the hard work of our teachers, staff, parents, and community partners. This achievement goes beyond diplomas—it’s a shared victory for our whole community, showing our dedication to student success. Together, we will keep inspiring and supporting all our students as they move forward."
Gordon County Schools takes immense pride in its continued dedication to academic excellence, fostering an environment where students are empowered to reach their full potential, exemplified by the exceptional graduation rates achieved.