Keevin Woody, Superintendent Cherokee County Schools | 3.files.edl.io
Keevin Woody, Superintendent Cherokee County Schools | 3.files.edl.io
In the 2022-23 school year, Science scores among the county district dropped to 18.2%, a decline of 2.2% from the previous school year when 20.4% 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, 45.8% of Cherokee County 12th-graders met English college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. On Reading, 36.9% of students were ready for college, and Math scores revealed 11.6% of seniors also met the standard. Overall, Cherokee County had an average college readiness of 8% 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County Schools | 20.4% | 18.2% |
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