10 States With the Highest High School Graduation Rates
At 81%, the nation’s high school graduation rate is the highest it’s ever been – and the number just keeps increasing. But which states have better individual numbers than others? Find out which 10 states have the most graduates.
1. Iowa
In 2020, 90% of high school students graduated in Iowa – a 2% increase since 2011.
2. Nebraska
88% of high school students graduated in Nebraska – a 2% increase since 2011.
3. New Jersey
88% of high school students graduated in New Jersey – a 5% increase since 2011.
10. Pennsylvania
86% of high school students graduated in Pennsylvania – a 3% increase since 2011.
9. Vermont
87% of high school students graduated in Vermont.
8. New Hampshire
87% of high school students graduated in New Hampshire – a 1% increase since 2011.
7. Indiana
87% of high school students graduated in Indiana – a 1% increase since 2011.
6. Wisconsin
88% of high school students graduated in Wisconsin – a 1% increase since 2011.
5. Texas
88% of high school students graduated in Texas – a 2% increase since 2011.
4. North Dakota
88% of high school students graduated in North Dakota – a 2% increase since 2011.
