The data highlights graduation and dropout rates for Tompkins County compared to New York State (NYS) from 2021 to 2023. In 2021, Tompkins County had a graduation rate of 87%, slightly above the NYS average of 86%, with a dropout rate of 4%, equal to the state average. In 2022, the county's graduation rate decreased to 85%, falling below the NYS rate of 87%, while the dropout rate rose to 6%, compared to the state average of 5%. By 2023, the graduation rate in Tompkins County rebounded to 87%, matching the 2021 level, though still slightly below the NYS average of 86%. The dropout rate remained at 6%, higher than the NYS rate of 5%. This data indicates that Tompkins County's graduation performance aligns closely with state trends but shows a slightly higher dropout rate in recent years.