Karen Roseboro, Superintendent Tyrrell County Schools | https://www.tyrrell.k12.nc.us/
Karen Roseboro, Superintendent Tyrrell County Schools | https://www.tyrrell.k12.nc.us/
In the 2022-23 school year, Reading scores among the county district rose to 19.5%, an increase of 4.9% from the previous school year when 14.6% of students were considered ready for post-secondary education.
For comparison, North Carolina saw 33.4% of its students meeting or exceeding the ACT benchmarks for Reading during this year.
Beyond Reading, 12.2% of Tyrrell County 12th-graders met English college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. On Math, less than 5% of students were ready for college, and Science scores revealed less than 5% of seniors also met the standard. Overall, Tyrrell County had an average college readiness of less than 5% 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell County Schools | 14.6% | 19.5% |
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