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Herkimer County recorded 2% increase in graduation rates in 2021-22 school year

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NY State Education Department Board of Regents Vice Chancellor Josephine Victoria Finn | New York State Education Department

NY State Education Department Board of Regents Vice Chancellor Josephine Victoria Finn | New York State Education Department

Graduation rates in Herkimer County schools rose 2% from the previous school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

There were 3,099 students who graduated in the 2021-22 school year, compared to 3,063 in the previous year.

Herkimer County had the state's 11th highest graduation rate with 92.1% graduating, while Nassau County boasted the highest rate, with 95.3% of students graduating in the 2021-22 school year.

In 2022, New York had roughly one teacher for every 12 students, which is better than the national average of one teacher for every 16 students.

Graduation in Herkimer County Over 5 Years
201820192020202120220%20%40%60%80%100%87.9%87.9%12.1%12.1%88.1%88.1%11.9%11.9%90.9%90.9%9.1%9.1%90.1%90.1%9.9%9.9%92.1%92.1%7.9%7.9%Graduation rateDropout rate
Graduation Rate of Herkimer County Schools in 2021-22 School Year
School nameTotal Enrollment % Graduated
Central Valley Academy62889.4%
Frankfort-Schuyler Central High School25289.2%
Herkimer High School57290.3%
James A. Green High School24989.5%
Little Falls High School34988.8%
Mount Markham Senior High School31896.9%
Owen D. Young Central School172100%
Poland Junior-Senior High School26397.1%
Town of Webb School257100%
West Canada Valley Junior-Senior High School30598.3%

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