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Teen graduates high school with perfect attendance from kindergarten through 12th grade

Rikki Blaylock graduated from Ridgeview High School with a special achievement -- never missing a day of class for 13 years. (Clay County District Schools)

Orange Park, Fla.

A high school grad in Florida is being recognized for more than just getting her high school diploma.

According to Clay County District Schools, Rikki Blaylock recently graduated from Ridgeview High School, and she did so while never missing a day of school in 13 years.

School officials said the teenager never missed a class from kindergarten through her senior year of high school.

Blaylock was recognized Thursday night at the Clay County School Board meeting while receiving a certificate from Superintendent David Broskie.

“Congratulations to Class of 2024 Rikki Blaylock for her recognition at last night’s School Board meeting,” Ridgeview High representatives shared. “Rikki was Awarded Perfect Attendance for Kindergarten to her senior year; truly a phenomenal feat!”

Blaylock was on the Clay County Soccer Club and part of the high school track and volleyball teams.