The national average public school graduation rate is approximately 87%.
The state with the highest average student graduation rate is West Virginia, with an 92% average graduation rate. The state with the lowest average graduation rate is Alaska, with an 76% average graduation rate.
Graduation Rate Range: 76%
92%
Avg. Graduation Rate: 87%
Average Public School Graduation Rate By State (2026)
State
Average Graduation Rate
Schools with Highest Graduation Rate
Rank: #1-21-2.
92%
Rank: #1-21-2.
92%
Rank: #33.
91%
Rank: #4-54-5.
90%
Rank: #4-54-5.
90%
Rank: #6-156-15.
89%
Rank: #6-156-15.
89%
Rank: #6-156-15.
89%
Rank: #6-156-15.
89%
Rank: #6-156-15.
89%
Rank: #6-156-15.
89%
Rank: #6-156-15.
89%
Rank: #6-156-15.
89%
Rank: #6-156-15.
89%
Rank: #6-156-15.
89%
Rank: #16-1916-19.
88%
Rank: #16-1916-19.
88%
Rank: #16-1916-19.
88%
Rank: #16-1916-19.
88%
Rank: #20-2320-23.
87%
Rank: #20-2320-23.
87%
Rank: #20-2320-23.
87%
Rank: #20-2320-23.
87%
Rank: #24-3024-30.
86%
Rank: #24-3024-30.
86%
Rank: #24-3024-30.
86%
Rank: #24-3024-30.
86%
Rank: #24-3024-30.
86%
Rank: #24-3024-30.
86%
Rank: #24-3024-30.
86%
Rank: #31-3231-32.
85%
Rank: #31-3231-32.
85%
Rank: #33-3633-36.
84%
Rank: #33-3633-36.
84%
Rank: #33-3633-36.
84%
Rank: #33-3633-36.
84%
Rank: #37-3837-38.
83%
Rank: #37-3837-38.
83%
Rank: #39-4339-43.
82%
Rank: #39-4339-43.
82%
Rank: #39-4339-43.
82%
Rank: #39-4339-43.
82%
Rank: #39-4339-43.
82%
Rank: #44-4644-46.
80%
Rank: #44-4644-46.
80%
Rank: #44-4644-46.
80%
Rank: #4747.
79%
Rank: #4848.
78%
Rank: #49-5149-51.
76%
Rank: #49-5149-51.
76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average public school graduation rate?
The national average public school graduation rate is 87% for 2026.
What are public schools with the highest graduation rate in the United States?
The public schools with the highest graduation rate in the United States include York County School Of Technology, Eastern Technical High School and Brighton High School.
What is the state with the highest average public school graduation rate?
The state with the highest average public school graduation rate is West Virginia.
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