Juliana Thompson, Superintendent Roanoke Rapids City Schools | https://www.ednc.org/
Juliana Thompson, Superintendent Roanoke Rapids City Schools | https://www.ednc.org/
In the 2022-23 school year, English scores among the county districts rose to 21%, an increase of 5.4% from the previous school year when 15.6% of students were considered ready for post-secondary education.
Countywide, Halifax County Schools students stood out in English, with almost 12.2% of the 11th-graders hitting the ACT benchmark in the 2022-23 school year (14). Meanwhile, students from Weldon City Schools struggled the most on the English portion, and 16.9% were considered ready for college.
For comparison, North Carolina saw 39% of its students meeting or exceeding the ACT benchmarks for English during this year.
Beyond English, 18.2% of Halifax County 11th-graders met Reading college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. On Science, 8.7% of students were ready for college, and Math scores revealed 6.7% of juniors also met the standard. Overall, Halifax County had an average college readiness of 4.9% 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax County Schools | 13.3% | 12.2% |
| Roanoke Rapids City Schools | 17.4% | 27.4% |
| Weldon City Schools | 14.6% | 16.9% |
| Halifax County | 15.6% | 21% |
Alerts Sign-up