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More students graduated from Lewis County schools in 2021-22 school year

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New York Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty A. Rosa | nysed.gov

New York Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty A. Rosa | nysed.gov

Graduation rates in Lewis County schools rose 4.1% from the previous school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

There were 1,423 students who graduated in the 2021-22 school year, compared to 1,398 in the previous year.

Suffolk and Lewis Counties had the state's ninth highest graduation rate with 92.3% graduating, while Nassau 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 Lewis County Over 5 Years
201820192020202120220%20%40%60%80%100%92.1%92.1%7.9%7.9%91%91%9%9%91.2%91.2%8.8%8.8%88.2%88.2%11.8%11.8%92.3%92.3%7.7%7.7%Graduation rateDropout rate
Graduation Rate of Lewis County Schools in 2021-22 School Year
School nameTotal Enrollment % Graduated
Beaver River Senior High School25393.2%
Copenhagen Central School47796.8%
Harrisville Junior-Senior High School17090.3%
Lowville High School38694.8%
South Lewis High School25687%

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