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Tuesday, January 22, 2013  The nation's high school graduation rate is the highest since 1976, but more than a fifth of students are still failing to get their diploma in four years, reveals an Education Department study.

Friday, July 13, 2012  SC high school dropout rate declines slightly

Monday, March 19, 2012  A new education report shows South Carolina has improved its high school dropout rates.

Friday, September 23, 2011  A bus outfitted with a video and prison cell mock up is stopping at a Columbia middle school with a stark warning to students of the devastating effects caused by dropping out of school.

Tuesday, December 02, 2008  According to state officials, more than 25 percent of South Carolina high school students do not graduate, which amounts to more than 8,000 students.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008  U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings wants to put pressure on high schools to improve their dropout rates, where one in four students quit.