As graduation rates rise, more students aren’t ready for what comes next, data says

ATLANTA — Georgia’s four-year high school graduation rate has risen to 87.2%, but a significant gap remains between graduation and college or career readiness.

While the graduation rate in Georgia has increased by a couple of percentage points year over year, data reveals that less than 60% of students are prepared for college or a career after graduation.

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