In Essex County, the graduation rate in the 2021-22 school year fell 0.6% to 90.2%, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
There were 8,087 students who graduated in the 2021-22 school year, compared to 7,993 in the previous year.
Essex County had the 10th lowest graduation rate in the state.
Roughly 90% of Massachusetts students graduate from public school, according to Public School Review.
| Academic year | Total enrollment | Total Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 37,019 | 90.2% |
| 2020-21 | 36,958 | 90.8% |
| 2019-20 | 36,863 | 89.1% |
