The Output Below Displays the Mean and Median for the State

Multiple Choice

The output below displays the mean and median for the state high school dropout rates in year 1 and in year 5. $$\begin{array} { l r r } & \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year } 5 \\\text { N } & 51 & 51 \\\text { MEAN } & 28.12 & 26.94 \\\text { MEDIAN } & 27.11 & 25.51\end{array}$$ Interpret the year 5 median dropout rate of 25.51.

A) Most of the 51 states had a dropout rate close to 25.51%.
B) The most frequently observed dropout rate of the 51 states was 25.51%.
C) Half of the 51 states had a dropout rate below 25.51%.
D) Half of the 51 states had a dropout rate of 25.51%.