Missey R. Weaver, Superintendent Alleghany County Schools | resources.finalsite.net/
Missey R. Weaver, Superintendent Alleghany County Schools | resources.finalsite.net/
In the 2022-23 school year, Math scores among the county district rose to 16%, an increase of 3.2% from the previous school year when 12.8% of students were considered ready for post-secondary education.
For comparison, North Carolina saw 23.5% of its students meeting or exceeding the ACT benchmarks for Math during this year.
Beyond Math, 37.2% of Alleghany County 12th-graders met English college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. On Reading, 28.7% of students were ready for college, and Science scores revealed 17% of seniors also met the standard. Overall, Alleghany County had an average college readiness of 10.8% across all ACT areas.
North Carolina's education system is still grappling with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the 2022-23 ACT results, college readiness among North Carolina students falls short of pre-pandemic levels, with only 17.1% meeting benchmarks.
Additionally, the state's performance is lagging behind the national average, which currently stands at 21%.
| District | Met or Exceeded Benchmarks (2021-22) | Met or Exceeded Benchmarks (2022-23) |
|---|---|---|
| Alleghany County Schools | 12.8% | 16% |
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