Class of 1998: What Year Were They Born & How Old Are They?
Students in the Class of 1998 graduated 28 years ago. They were born in 1980 and are turning 46 in 2026.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Age in 2026
46
years old (turning)
Started High School
1994
Fall semester
College Grad
2002
4-year degree
Class of 1998: K–12 journey
100%
The Class of 1998 has finished all 13 years of K–12.
Countdown to the 30-year reunion (summer 2028)
Most reunions are held in summer or early fall; dates are set by each class.
Class of 1998 Reunions
2008
10-Year Reunion
18 years ago
2023
25-Year Reunion
3 years ago
2048
50-Year Reunion
in 22 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 1998
Class of 1998: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 1998, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Generation: Generation X
Generation X
1965–1980
Notable People in the Class of 1998
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1998 based on their birth year.
Ryan Gosling
Acclaimed Actor
Born 1980 · Class of ~1998
Channing Tatum
Actor & Dancer
Born 1980 · Class of ~1998
Kim Kardashian
Media Personality
Born 1980 · Class of ~1998
International Equivalent of Class of 1998
Born in 1980 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1998
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1998
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1998
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1998
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1998
Not everyone follows the exact standard path. Here is how graduation shifts based on different academic scenarios.
Accelerated Path
Started school 1 year early
Standard Path
Standard path
Delayed by 1 Year
Repeated a grade or started late
Transfer Path
2-year community college transfer
Not on the standard US system?
Recalculate based on credits, a different country, or exact start dates.
High School Graduation Year Calculator for United States by Current Grade
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Class of 1998: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 1998 in right now?
The Class of 1998 has already graduated from high school (Spring 1998).
How old is the Class of 1998?
Students in the Class of 1998 were mostly born in 1980 and are turning 46 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 1998 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 1998 were born in 1980 (those born September–December 1979 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 1998 start high school?
The Class of 1998 started high school as freshmen in Fall 1994 and entered kindergarten in Fall 1985.
When does the Class of 1998 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 1998 graduates in Spring 1998.
When will the Class of 1998 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 1998 graduates college in 2002.
When is the Class of 1998 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 1998 is in 2008, 18 years ago.
What generation is the Class of 1998?
The Class of 1998, born in 1980, belongs to Generation X (1965–1980).