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.