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, Math scores among the county districts dropped to 10.5%, a decline of 3.9% from the previous school year when 14.4% of students were considered ready for post-secondary education.
For comparison, North Carolina saw 23.5% of its students meeting or exceeding the ACT benchmarks for Math during this year.
Beyond Math, 16.1% of Halifax County 12th-graders met English college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. On Reading, 14.1% of students were ready for college, and Science scores revealed 6.6% of seniors also met the standard. Overall, Halifax County had an average college readiness of 2.9% 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 | <5% | <5% |
| Roanoke Rapids City Schools | 14.4% | 10.5% |
| Weldon City Schools | <5% | <5% |
| Halifax County | 14.4% | 10.5% |
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