Bryce Marquis, Superintendent Jones County Schools | cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net
Bryce Marquis, Superintendent Jones County Schools | cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net
In the 2022-23 school year, Science scores among the county district rose to 14.9%, an increase of 2.4% from the previous school year when 12.5% of students were considered ready for post-secondary education.
For comparison, North Carolina saw 23.8% of its students meeting or exceeding the ACT benchmarks for Science during this year.
Beyond Science, 25.4% of Jones County 12th-graders met Reading college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. On English, 23.9% of students were ready for college, and Math scores revealed 14.9% of seniors also met the standard. Overall, Jones County had an average college readiness of 6.7% 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Jones County Schools | 12.5% | 14.9% |
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