Houston County Achieves Record High Graduation Rate, Bibb County Falls Below State Average
New 2026 graduation rates for Bibb and Houston County schools have been released. Houston County schools achieved a record high of 94.6%, surpassing the Georgia statewide average of 88.5%. Bibb County's rate was 87.64%, which was a slight decrease from…
Macon, GA, September 28, 2026 — The latest release of 2026 graduation rates for school districts in Georgia indicates varied performance between Houston County and Bibb County. Houston County schools have reported a record high graduation rate of 94.6%, exceeding the statewide average for Georgia.
Data shows that the Georgia statewide average for graduation rates stands at 88.5%. Houston County’s achievement of 94.6% positions it above this state benchmark and marks a significant milestone for the district.
In contrast, Bibb County schools reported a graduation rate of 87.64%. This figure places Bibb County’s rate just below the Georgia statewide average of 88.5%. Additionally, the summary indicates that Bibb County’s 87.64% rate represents a slight decrease when compared to the previous year’s figures. The specific year to which this decrease refers was not provided in the available data.
Further details regarding the specific factors contributing to Bibb County’s rate decline, or the initiatives driving Houston County’s record performance, were not detailed in the released summary. The exact number of students graduating or the precise timeframe of the rate release were also not specified.
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