Dropout Rate in Mississippi Falls to 7%, Graduation Rate Rises

Dropout rate in Mississippi falls to 7%, graduation rate rises

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the state’s 2024-25 school-year graduation rate is 90.8%, and the dropout rate is 7%. Among students with disabilities, MDE officials said the 2024-25 graduation rate is 71.1%, and the dropout rate is 14.6%. The latest rates are based on students who entered ninth grade [...]

Mississippi first lady touts school progress

First Lady Elee Reeves said in a Facebook reel that "amazing things are happening" in Mississippi classrooms, citing the phrase "Mississippi Miracle" and saying the state has reached an all-time high graduation rate that is higher than the national average. Reeves, who holds the ceremonial title of first lady of…

DCS schools lead historic Mississippi graduation surge

Key Points Mississippi's statewide graduation rate reached a historic 90.8 percent for the 2024-2025 school year, the first time in state history it has exceeded the 90 percent threshold. DeSoto County School District (DCS) remains a top-tier performer, securing the 10th highest graduation rate in the state at 97.1 percent.…

Mississippi Department of Education releases graduation numbers for 2024-25 - WXXV News 25

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi education leaders have released statewide graduation numbers for the last school year. MDE says nearly 91 percent of Mississippi High School seniors graduated in 2024-2025 with a seven percent dropout rate. Compared to the 2023-2024 school year, the dropout rate decreased by 1.6 percent. In a statement, State Superintendent Dr. Lance Evans says this reflects the hard work of students and teachers across the sta…

Mississippi high school graduation rate increased by 1.6% in 2024-25

Mississippi saw a rise in graduation rates as the number of high school students who dropped out decreased. According to an 83-page report released by the Mississippi Department of Education on Thursday, 90.8% of high school seniors graduated, while 7% of students dropped out during the 2024-25 academic year. The figure marked a 1.6% increase in students turning the tassel and a 1.5% decline in pupils foregoing a high school education compared t…