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Columbus Grad Rate Hits Record High | Columbus News
Columbus City Schools just shattered its own record with an 84.6% graduation rate for the class of 2026 — a stunning 3.2-point leap from last year and well above their goal of 81.2%. This marks the highest rate since tracking began in 2000, signaling major progress as the district moves away from its one-star state rating. Superintendent Angela Chapman credits the momentum to district-wide efforts, though she stresses there’s still work to ensure every student thrives. The bump also puts them over the 84% threshold needed for a second star on the state report card — which won’t appear until…
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