GEC was recently recognized by North Carolina State Superintendent Mark Johnson for its 100% high school graduation rate for 2019-2020.

Partnering with Lenoir Community College, GEC has maintained a 100% graduation rate for the past 8 out of 9 years. The 2019-2020 graduation was the largest class yet at GEC with 47 graduates, with 25 receiving an Associate degree from LCC and 11 receiving skill certification. Rodney McNeill is Principal of GEC.