Gordon County Schools is proud to announce the graduation rate for the Class of 2026, with 95.7% of students earning their diplomas. Sonoraville High School reported a graduation rate of 95.9%, and Gordon Central High School reported a graduation rate of 95.3%. The College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) graduation rate measures the percentage of students who graduate from high school with a regular diploma in four or five years.
Gordon County Schools’ four-year graduation rate of 96% exceeded Georgia’s 2026 state average of 88.5%, surpassing it by 7.5 percentage points. This milestone is based on the most recent report released by the Georgia Department of Education, which calculates graduation rates using a four-year cohort method in compliance with federal law.
The four-year cohort method follows a group of students from the start of ninth grade, adjusting for transfers in and out over the following three years. The graduation rate is then determined by dividing the number of students who graduate with a regular high school diploma by the total number of students in the adjusted cohort. For more than a decade, Gordon County Schools has consistently exceeded state averages.
“Congratulations to the Class of 2026,” Superintendent Alice Mashburn said. "This achievement reflects the hard work of our students and the support of their families, teachers, staff, and community. We are proud of our graduates and excited for their future success.”
Gordon County Schools remains focused on preparing every student for success through strong instruction, dedicated educators, and meaningful support from families and the community. These graduation rates reflect the continued efforts of students and staff across the district to help every graduate reach this important milestone and prepare for what comes next.