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High School Graduation Rate
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High School Graduation Rate by County, New Jersey, 2023
Estimated Percentage of Persons Aged 25 Years and Older
- Undetermined
- 79.0% - 83.9%
- 83.9%+ - 89.5%
- 89.5%+ - 93.7%
- 93.7%+ - 96.1%
Why Is This Important?
People with higher levels of education are more likely to be healthier and live longer.1
Definition
Percent of the population aged 25+ years who graduated high school (or equivalency)
Data Source
American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau(https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/)
How the Measure is Calculated
| Numerator: | Estimated number of persons aged 25+ years who graduated high school (or equivalency) |
| Denominator: | Estimated total population aged 25+ years. |
How Do We Compare With the U.S.?
In 2023, New Jersey had a higher high school graduation rate (90.7%) than the nation as a whole (89.8%).
What Is Being Done?
The New Jersey Department of Education supports schools, educators, and districts to ensure all New Jersey students have equitable access to high quality education and achieve academic excellence.
The New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education works to ensure that all full and part-time students have access to a high-quality higher education.
Available Services
The New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority provides students and families with financial and informational resources for students to pursue their education beyond high school.
More Resources
NJSHAD Community Profiles by Education Level
U.S. Census Bureau, data.census.gov
U.S. Census Bureau, New Jersey Profile
Healthy People 2030: Education Access and Quality
Footnote References
1. Education Access and Quality, Healthy People 2030.