High schools in Marion, Jasper, and Warren Counties are getting high marks, as they registered graduation rates above the state average for last year.

A report from the Iowa Department of Education shows area school districts finished above the state high school graduation rate of 91%for 2018, which is the best in the nation.

Knoxville, Pella and Indianola each had 96% of their senior classes graduate last spring, while PCM had a 98% rate and Pleasantville was at 92%.