Rome High Graduation Rate Climbs to 95.7%, Surpasses State Average
Rome – Rome High School is celebrating continued success as its graduation rate once again rose above the state average, while also setting a school record for the number of graduates who walked across the stage at Barron Stadium this past spring.
The school’s four-year graduation rate increased to 95.7 percent in 2025, up from 95.3 percent in 2024. That figure places Rome High well above the state average of 87.2 percent, which itself marked an all-time high for Georgia since the state began using federally required adjusted cohort calculations in 2011.
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Statewide, 134 Georgia school districts recorded graduation rates of 90 percent or higher, with 60 districts — including Rome City Schools — reaching 95 percent or above. Since 2011, Georgia’s overall graduation rate has increased by nearly 20 percentage points.
Rome High Principal Parke Wilkinson credited the school community for the achievement.
“I am incredibly proud of our students, teachers, and staff at Rome High School,” Wilkinson said. “Our parents support their students so well. Our teachers diligently work each day to get our students to show growth, and we see the results of this every May. It’s a testament to the supportive and enriching environment we’ve built together, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared for their futures.”
Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland said the milestone reflects the teamwork and dedication across the district.
“Rome High School’s graduation rate is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our students, the relentless support of their families, and the tireless efforts of our exceptional educators,” Holland said. “We are not just graduating students. We are launching future leaders prepared to make a real impact on the world.”
State Superintendent Richard Woods also praised the progress statewide.
“Seeing this increase in a single year is a strong indicator of the work Georgia’s schools and districts are doing to keep students engaged in their education,” Woods said. “While more work remains to be done, more Georgia students are graduating than ever before – and they’re doing so prepared to pursue futures full of opportunity.”
Georgia’s graduation rate is calculated by dividing the number of students who graduate in four years with a regular diploma by the number of students who form the “adjusted cohort” beginning in ninth grade, factoring in transfers in and out during the next three years.
With Rome High’s rising success, district leaders say they plan to continue building on the foundation that has helped students excel in recent years.
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