Hey all, I'm curious about yearly trends in high school graduations. Specifically, I want to know which states churn out the most high school graduates each year. Any tips on where to find this data?
Your curiosity is quite insightful! A good source of data on high school graduation rates by state would be from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The NCES is a part of the U.S. Department of Education, and it provides extensive data on various aspects of education in the U.S, including high school graduation rates.
Accessing the exact numbers requires a bit of navigation through their website. The Digest of Education Statistics is an annual report published by the NCCS that includes a wide range of data, including number of high school graduates by state.
To give you a brief overview, states with higher population tend to have more high school graduates each year. For instance, states like California, Texas, and Florida typically have a large number of graduates due to their substantial populations.
Keep in mind, however, that the total number of graduates doesn't tell the whole story. You may also want to look at high school completion rates, which compare the number of graduates with the total number of students who could have graduated that year. This gives a clearer picture of how effectively states are promoting high school completion. NCES provides data on this as well.
Always remember, data interpretation is best done considering all angles and nuances!
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