County graduation rates higher than average

Once again, the students of Crook County have outdone the state average with a graduation rate for the 2022-2023 school year of 89%.

This places Crook County School District among the top 15 in the state, which has 48 school districts.

"We appreciate that our graduation rate is above the state average but, to be honest, our goal is always going to be 100%," says Superintendent Mark Broderson.

"Graduation rates include many factors that are out of a school's control but we want all students to walk across the stage with the ability to pursue any path they wish. Graduation is our final celebrati...