The Bartow County School System maintains a historically high four-year graduation rate of 95.1%!
“Once again, that exceeds the state four-year graduation rate by about 10%,” said Bartow County School System Superintendent Clint Terza. “Just to put this information into perspective, about six years ago, our system graduation rate peaked at 87.1%. While that was still higher than the state rate at the time, we were not satisfied. Last year, specifically, we were intentional with our focus to raise the bar through our focus team initiative and collaborative teams of distinction. I am so proud of our schools’ work. Never complacent, our school leaders and educators know that graduation rates serve as a key performance indicator and reflects their effectiveness in educating and supporting students through graduation.”
Adairsville High School leads the county with the highest graduation rate – 97.6% – and highest graduation rate for students with disabilities – 93.8%.
“We are incredibly proud of our teachers’ hard work and dedication, which have been instrumental in our success and in fostering a strong commitment to graduation,” said Adairsville High School Principal Tony Stanfill. “Through the collaborative efforts and focus on learning by our teachers, we were able to accomplish our rate. We are also very proud of the fact that because of the hard work, we were able to meet our School Improvement Plan (SIP) goal for last year, which was to increase the graduation rate in many of our subgroups. Every subgroup met the improvement target!”
Cass High School recorded another record-high graduation rate – 93.6%. That is up 1.1 percentage points from last year.
“We are incredibly excited to set another school record for the fourth consecutive year,” said Cass High School Principal Steve Revard. “I am proud of our 2024 graduates for their commitment to success in the classroom and beyond. Our staff remains dedicated to equipping students with essential skills to become productive members of their community. We expect to see additional growth through our focus on advanced learning opportunities, interdisciplinary literacy, and accountability.”
Woodland High School documented an impressive 94.6% graduation rate and equally notable graduation rate for students with disabilities – 91.7%. That is up nearly two percentage points from last year!
“This achievement reflects our commitment to fostering academic excellence through regular monitoring of student learning and a strong emphasis on Tier I instruction,” said Woodland High School Principal Melinda Wilder. “Over the past five years, we have seen our graduation rate for students with disabilities rise by more than 28%, reaching an all-time high of 91.7% for the Class of 2024. Additionally, we saw gains in most student subgroups, showcasing our dedication to inclusivity and support for all learners. We identified areas for improvement and implemented targeted interventions for at-risk students and ensured high-quality, differentiated instruction for all learners. Our collaborative efforts among educators, counselors, and families have further enhanced student support, ensuring every student has the resources they need to succeed.”