ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The graduation rate in Escambia County has experienced a notable increase over the past year, according to recent data from the school district.
The district’s graduation rate rose from 84.2% in the 2023-2024 school year to 89.5% for 2024-2025, marking a significant improvement. statewide, the rate increased by 2.5% compared to the previous year.
Superintendent Keith Leonard praised the progress, stating, “Our hard-working students and our entire district team continue to reach new heights each and every day. The increases in district graduation rates over the past several years serve as an example and a reminder of their hard work and dedication. I am both thankful for and amazed at their efforts.”
Since the 2009-2010 school year, Escambia County’s graduation rate has soared from 55.4% to nearly 90%.
Individual school rates are also impressive, with Tate High School leading at 97.5%, followed by Northview High School at 95.4%, West Florida High School at 99.7%, and Baldwin County investigations reveal other notable figures such as Escambia High at 94.5%, Pensacola High at 92.1%, Pine Forest High at 88.9%, and Booker T. Washington High at 92.8%.
In other local news, authorities report the arrest of a Mobile County man accused of stabbing a dog to death.