Deanne Meadows, Superintendent Columbus County Schools | columbus.k12.nc.us
Deanne Meadows, Superintendent Columbus County Schools | columbus.k12.nc.us
In the 2022-23 school year, Science scores among the county districts rose to 10.7%, an increase of 1.8% from the previous school year when 8.9% of students were considered ready for post-secondary education.
Countywide, Columbus County Schools students stood out in Science, with almost 7.9% of the 12th-graders hitting the ACT benchmark in the 2022-23 school year (26). Meanwhile, students from Whiteville City Schools struggled the most on the Science portion, and 16.8% were considered ready for college.
For comparison, North Carolina saw 23.8% of its students meeting or exceeding the ACT benchmarks for Science during this year.
Beyond Science, 22.2% of Columbus County 12th-graders met English college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. On Reading, 17.8% of students were ready for college, and Math scores revealed 7.6% of seniors also met the standard. Overall, Columbus County had an average college readiness of 6.4% 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus County Schools | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Whiteville City Schools | 10.3% | 16.8% |
| Columbus County | 8.9% | 10.7% |
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