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Florida's students set records: 92.2% graduated, and most now read and count at grade level

Florida reported its strongest school results yet for 2025–26: a 92.2% graduation rate, with gains across all student groups, and for the first time more than 60% of students performing at or above grade level in both English and maths. About 76% of schools earned an A or B grade, up from 71% the year before, and the state scored its highest special-education rating in five years.

The upbeat factormore children finishing school — and finishing it better prepared.
✓ Verified · Florida Department of Education · 2026-10-23 · USA
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