10 States With the Lowest High School Graduation Rate
At 81%, the nation's high school graduation rate is the highest it's ever been - and the number just keeps increasing. But not all states measure up - find out which states have the lowest high school graduation rate.
10. Washington
In 2013, 76% of high school students graduated in Washington.
It's not the worst but definitely not the best.
9. Mississippi
In 2013, 76% of high school students graduated in Mississippi - a 1% increase since 2011.
Mississippi and Washington are tied.
8. Arizona
In 2013, 75% of high school students graduated in Arizona - a 3% decrease since 2011.
The downwards trend doesn't look good for the state.
7. Louisiana
In 2013, 74% of high school students graduated in Louisiana - a 3% increase since 2011.
We hope to see the state continue improving in the future.
6. Georgia
In 2013, 72% of high school students graduated in Georgia - a 5% increase since 2011.
With numbers trending up, we hope to see this state move further down the list.
5. Alaska
In 2013, 72% of high school students graduated in Alaska - a 4% increase since 2011.
This state comes in at #5 on our list.
4. Nevada
In 2013, 71% of high school students graduated in Nevada - a 9% increase since 2011.
The whopping 9% increase looks good for the state's future.
3. New Mexico
In 2013, 70% of high school students graduated in New Mexico - a 7% increase since 2011.
This state takes our third place for the lowest high school graduation rate.
2. Oregon
In 2013, 69% of high school students graduated in Oregon - a 1% increase since 2011.
Although any increase is positive, the 1% doesn't look promising.
1. District of Columbia
In 2013, 62% of high school students graduated in District of Columbia - a 3% increase since 2011.
The District of Columbia has the lowest high school graduation rate in the United States.
