MOULTRIE – Colquitt County High School has reached a historic milestone, achieving its highest-ever four-year graduation rate. For the Class of 2025, the graduation rate rose to 90.63%, surpassing 90% for the first time in school history. This marks a 3.07 percentage-point increase over 2024 and a 5.68-point increase since 2018.
Colquitt County Schools also outperformed the state average, with a districtwide graduation rate of 88.3% compared to Georgia’s 87.2%.
In addition to overall gains, the district achieved strong results across all student subgroups. The graduation rates for Black (90.18%), Hispanic (89%), and White (92.7%) students all exceeded the state average for all students. Students With Disabilities saw significant growth, reaching 81.61% — a 15.54-point increase since 2018. Similarly, English Language Learners improved to 83.02%, a 10.52-point increase over the same period.
“Reaching over 90% in our four-year cohort graduation rate for the first time in school history is a remarkable milestone — one that reflects the commitment of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the strong support of our community,” said Superintendent Dan Chappuis. “Earning a high school diploma opens doors for our students and is a critical step toward their future success. At Colquitt County High School, we remain focused not just on graduation, but on ensuring every student leaves with a clear plan to be Enrolled in post-secondary education, Enlisted in military service, or Employed in a meaningful career.”
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. The definition of the adjusted cohort is as follows: Students, who enter ninth grade, form a cohort. Then, they subsequently adjust the number by adding students who transferred into the cohort during the next three years. Finally, they subtract students who transferred out.
For the full press release from the Georgia Department of Education, visit https://gadoe.org/press-releases/georgia-graduation-rate-climbs-to-87-2-another-historic-high/.
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