The Smile Mobile is currently stationed at Pamlico Primary School, located at 323 Neals Creek Rd, Bayboro, according to an April 17 update. The mobile service moves to different locations throughout the school year, and organizers encourage families to check their website and Facebook pages regularly for the latest information.
The Smile Mobile provides important services for students in Craven County. Its rotating schedule aims to increase accessibility for children across the district.
Recent data show that college readiness among high school students in Craven County varies by subject area. For seniors taking the science portion of the ACT during the 2022-23 school year, 152 out of 774 students (19.6%) were considered ready for college according to state education officials. Among juniors, 139 out of 733 students (19%) met this benchmark according to state education officials.
In reading, results indicate that of the senior class, 255 out of 774 students (32.9%) demonstrated college readiness on the ACT according to state education officials, while among juniors, it was achieved by 195 out of 733 students (26.6%) according to state education officials.
Math scores were lower: only 143 seniors out of a cohort of 774 (18.5%) were deemed ready for college-level math according to state education officials. For juniors, this figure was even lower—115 out of 733 (15.7%) reached college-ready status in math according to state education officials.
As educational services like those provided by the Smile Mobile continue across Craven County schools, observers note ongoing efforts are needed both inside and outside classrooms to support student achievement.
