The Crisp County School System is pleased to report the significant reduction in chronic absenteeism for Crisp County High School during the first 96 days of the 2025–2026 school year. When comparing attendance data from August through January 2025 to the same period in August through January 2026, almost every grade-level improved by double digits.
As CCHS prioritizes making sure students are in class every day, this improvement reflects the collective efforts of students, families, teachers, administrators, and staff working together to prioritize consistent student attendance and engagement.
“We have made significant improvements in attendance across all grade levels. This is truly a testament to the entire school community making CCHS a great place to be every day. I am extremely pleased with the faculty and staff for their dedication to making our school a place of learning, nurturing, and excitement. Everyone in the building has remained focused on building strong relationships and communicating the importance of not only education, but also the life lessons that prepare students for post-secondary success. Our students have risen to the occasion and embraced the challenge of "Creating a Better Crisp County Through Education.” -Crisp County High School Principal Brian Anderson
Among the highlights, 9th-grade students improved attendance by 11%. 10th-grade students improved attendance by 12%. 11th-grade students improved attendance by 8%. Lastly, 12th-grade students improved attendance by 15%, which was the highest increase across the school district, along with 5th-grade students.
The overall progress for the entire school was up to 11%, which increased by four percentage points compared to last year.
Across the district, the system-wide chronic absenteeism rate improved by 7%. It is important to note that this system total reflects K–12 data only and does not include Pre-K, ensuring an accurate comparison aligned with state reporting practices.
Understanding Chronic Absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism is calculated by identifying students who miss 10% or more of their total scheduled school days, whether absences are excused or unexcused. For example, in a traditional 180-day school year, a student who misses 18 or more days is considered chronically absent. Each student meeting this threshold contributes to their school’s and the district’s overall chronic absenteeism rate.
The Crisp County School System remains committed to continuing this positive momentum and fulfilling our vision of “Creating a better Crisp County through education!”
