Brad Breedlove, Superintendent Pender County Schools | https://portcitydaily.com/
Brad Breedlove, Superintendent Pender County Schools | https://portcitydaily.com/
In the 2022-23 school year, Science scores among the county district rose to 26.9%, an increase of 3.4% from the previous school year when 23.5% 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, 48.2% of Pender County 12th-graders met English college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. On Reading, 40.7% of students were ready for college, and Math scores revealed 25.6% of seniors also met the standard. Overall, Pender County had an average college readiness of 16.4% 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pender County Schools | 23.5% | 26.9% |
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