The Mississippi Department of Education on Thursday released statistics for the 2021-22 school year, which reflect the highest statewide graduation rate of 88.9% and a statewide dropout rate of 9%, according to an MDE press release.
“Rates are based on students who entered ninth grade for the first time during the 2018-19 school year,” the press release states. “Among students with disabilities, the graduation rate increased to 67.1%, and the dropout rate was 19.3%.”
Robert Taylor, Ph.D., state superintendent of education, said he is proud of Mississippi’s students and educators for reaching…
