Miami-Dade County Public Schools scores 93% graduation rate
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has once again outperformed the state, recording a graduation rate above 93% for the fourth consecutive year, according to newly released data from the Florida Department of Education.
State officials announced on Jan. 13, 2026, that all public schools in Miami-Dade County — including charter schools — achieved a record-high graduation rate of 93.1% for the 2024–2025 school year. The figure represents a 1.3 percentage-point increase from last year’s 91.8% and marks the highest graduation rate in the district’s history.
District-run M-DCPS schools exceeded the statewide graduation rate overall and across every reported student subgroup, reflecting continued progress in student achievement.
Among the highlights:
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Hispanic students saw graduation rates rise 1.2 percentage points, from 92.4% to 93.6%, surpassing the state rate of 91.6%.
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Graduation rates for Black students increased 1.9 percentage points, from 87.9% to 89.8%, edging above the statewide rate of 89.2%.
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Students with disabilities posted a modest gain of 0.4 percentage points, improving from 89.6% to 90%, higher than the state rate of 89.1%.
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Economically disadvantaged students recorded a 1.9 percentage-point increase, climbing from 91.2% to 93.1%, well above the statewide rate of 89.5%.
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English Language Learners showed the largest improvement, rising 3.9 percentage points from 84.2% to 88.1%, exceeding the state rate of 86.3%.
The results underscore a sustained upward trend in graduation outcomes across Miami-Dade County schools.
