88.6%
High school graduation rate
2023
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 88.6 | 87 |
National ranking
How states rank by high school graduation rate.
| #1 | Virginia | 91.8% |
| #2 | New Jersey | 91% |
| #3 | Delaware | 91% |
| #4 | Tennessee | 90.6% |
| #5 | Massachusetts | 90.4% |
| #6 | Texas | 90% |
| #7 | Kentucky | 90% |
| #8 | Wisconsin | 90% |
| #9 | Washington | 90% |
| #10 | Missouri | 89.5% |
| #11 | New Hampshire | 89% |
| #12 | Utah | 88% |
| #13 | Illinois | 87.6% |
| #14 | Maine | 87.5% |
| #15 | Montana | 87.4% |
| #16 | Florida | 87.3% |
| #17 | Ohio | 87% |
| #18 | Pennsylvania | 87% |
| #19 | New York | 87% |
| #20 | Indiana | 86.9% |
| #21 | North Carolina | 86.5% |
| #22 | California | 86.2% |
| #23 | Oklahoma | 84.7% |
| #24 | Georgia | 84.4% |
| #25 | Nevada | 84% |
| #26 | Rhode Island | 84% |
| #27 | Louisiana | 84% |
| #28 | South Dakota | 84% |
| #29 | Minnesota | 83.7% |
| #30 | Colorado | 83.3% |
| #31 | Michigan | 81.5% |
| #32 | Oregon | 81.3% |
| #33 | Arizona | 78% |
| #34 | New Mexico | 76.8% |
| #35 | Alaska | 45% |
| #36 | Wyoming | 40% |
| #37 | Vermont | 35% |
Overview
Mississippi's public high school graduation rate was about 88.6% in 2023. This data point highlights how Mississippi compares on graduation rates relative to national benchmarks. Mississippi's graduation rate has risen substantially since statewide reading reforms began in the 2010s.
Did you know?
- Mississippi's graduation rate has risen substantially since statewide reading reforms began in the 2010s.