Graduation rates in Tennessee for the 2018-19 school calendar year reached 89.7 percent. Not only is that more than half a percentage point higher than the previous year, but it’s the highest graduation rate on record for Tennessee. That translates into an increase of 183 graduates statewide.
Cannon County is among 67 districts to improve its graduation rate from 2018 to 2019. Cannon County High School’s graduation rate was 91.0% for 2018-2019, which was a 1.2% increase from the rate in 2017-2018 of 89.8. The female graduation rate increased 7.7% from 90.8% in 2017 – 2018 to 98.5% in the past school year. However, the male graduation rate decreased 4.2% from 88.7% in 2017-2018 to 84.8% in 2018-2019.
Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn said, “While this is certainly something to celebrate, I know we can do even better! Ultimately, I would like to see all 130 districts that serve high school students have a 90 percent graduation or better. That’s something my team will be very focused on over the next four years, along with making sure those students have a career or college path in mind the day they walk across the stage to get that diploma.”
Director of Cannon County Schools William F. Curtis agreed with Commissioner Schwinn. He added, “Cannon County High School is to be commended for their efforts, and I look forward to 2020’s graduation rate being even higher! It is all of us, the Cannon County community, parents, teachers, and staff working together to achieve our MISSION – ‘Preparing All Students for Their Future’ through our VISION – ‘The New E3 – Engaged in Excellence Every Day!’ Cannon County Schools are advancing, and we must continue every effort for our students to graduate from Cannon County High School ‘College and Career’ ready!”
More information on graduation rates for individual districts and schools, go to the following link and click on the section titled “Graduation Cohort Data” https://www.tn.gov/education/data/data-downloads.html