Montgomery County recorded 1.2% decrease in graduation rates in 2021-22 school year

Graduation rates in Montgomery County schools fell 1.2% from the previous school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

There were 2,172 students who graduated in the 2021-22 school year, compared to 2,209 in the previous year.

Montgomery County had the state’s 52nd highest graduation rate with 86.6% 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 Montgomery County Over 5 Years

Graduation Rate of Montgomery County Schools in 2021-22 School Year