According to the latest report from the Georgia Department of Education, the Baldwin County School District (BCSD) has achieved an impressive graduation rate of 89.2% in 2023, surpassing the statewide average of 84.4% by a notable margin of 5.2 percentage points.
This remarkable progress reflects a significant improvement since 2014 when BCSD's graduation rate stood at 66%, marking an increase of 23.2 percentage points over the past nine years. BCSD's commitment to enhancing educational outcomes for students has consistently positioned it ahead of the state average, underlining its dedication to ensuring students have opportunities after graduation.
Superintendent Dr. Noris Price expressed her enthusiasm and pride in the district's achievement. "I am delighted to witness the positive impact of our investments in the overall education of our students. Our graduation rate continues to outpace the state average, serving as a testament to the tireless efforts and hard work of our teachers, students, administrators and support staff as well as the unwavering support of our parents and the community," stated Dr. Noris Price.
The Baldwin County School District remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring that students graduate from high school with a wealth of opportunities. As a result, the District employs a comprehensive approach, emphasizing content mastery, research-based teaching strategies, dual enrollment programs, monitoring of failure rates, and educational support services such as summer school and Saturday school tutoring. These initiatives empower students to attain their aspirations and succeed in life.
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 for the first time 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.