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  • Tue., May 21, 2013 3:05pm

    Ga. High School Graduation Rate Up

    Georgia’s high school graduation rate improved in 2012. But it’s not enough, according to the state superintendent. The cohort graduation rate measures the number of students who enter high school and how many graduate four years later.

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  • Mon., August 20, 2012 3:14am

    More Ga. Dropouts Than Reported

    An analysis shows that nearly twice as many Georgia students dropped out of school than were earlier reported. The discrepancy arose this year because federal officials are making states apply stricter rules when calculating graduation rates.

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  • Fri., January 28, 2011 4:42am

    Grad Rates Likely To Drop

    The state’s new schools superintendent says a new formula for calculating graduation rates likely will mean Georgia’s will drop significantly. That's what John Barge told a joint education committee of state lawmakers this week.

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