AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia’s high school seniors reached a new milestone in 2025, with the state’s four-year graduation rate climbing to an all-time high of 87.2%.

That’s up from 85.4% in 2024, marking significant year-over-year progress across the state and in the CSRA.

But while many schools showed improvement, two local high schools saw declines.

At Glenn Hills High School, 69% of students graduated, nearly a 9% drop from last year. Josey High School also saw a similar decrease, with only 66% of students crossing the stage, down 9% from 2024.

We spoke with leaders at Augusta University’s Literacy Center.

“While we really need parents on board, we also need to take away those barriers or help them alleviate some of the things that may be getting in the way,” said Betsy Va

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