IN ’25 Graduation Rate Highest On Record

(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana’s Class of 2025 marks the third consecutive year of improved graduation rates and sets a new state record, with nearly 92 percent of Indiana seniors graduating high school.

The state’s graduation rate is up 1.6 percentage points from the class of 2024.

“Today’s record-high graduation rate is a testament to the hard work of Indiana’s students, families, and educators,” said Governor Mike Braun. “While high school graduation marks the end of a student’s K-12 journey, our schools play an essential role in preparing students for all that comes next, whether that’s going to college, starting a career, or joining the military. This strong improvement in our state’s graduation rate shows that when we focus on academic excellence and establish clear, personalized pathways, our students thrive.”

Graduate rates at local schools are below (according to information provided by the Indiana Department of Education):

• Sunman-Dearborn –  295 graduates – 304 cohort count – 96.71% graduation rate
• Decatur County – 106 graduates – 117 cohort count – 88.89% graduation rate
• Greensburg – 155 graduates – 155 cohort count – 99.35% graduation rate
• Franklin County – 176 graduates – 180 cohort count – 96.11% graduation rate
• South Ripley – 81 graduates – 83 cohort count – 95.18% graduation rate
• Batesville – 164 graduates – 167 cohort count – 98.20% graduation rate
• Jac-Cen-Del – 85 graduates – 87 cohort count – 95.40% graduation rate
• Milan – 78 graduates – 78 cohort count – 100% graduation rate

“We celebrated a number of successes in 2025— from unprecedented growth in third grade literacy, to improved chronic absenteeism, to today, the second consecutive year of record breaking graduation rates,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “These represent just a few examples of the momentum that exists in Indiana today and the opportunity ahead to continue improving for Indiana students. As we continue to scale the new Indiana diploma and readiness seals statewide, we will not only strengthen the value of high school and help more students graduate, we will ensure that they are prepared to succeed in whatever path they choose for their future. Thank you to the educators, families, and communities whose continued partnership makes all of this possible, and together, let’s continue to keep our foot on the gas pedal in 2026!”

Due to differences between federal and state accountability models, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) also released 2025 federal graduation rates. In 2025, Indiana’s federal graduation rate was 89.95%, up from 88.67% in 2024.