Stephen Fisher, Superintendent Cleveland County Schools | https://www.shelbystar.com/
Stephen Fisher, Superintendent Cleveland County Schools | https://www.shelbystar.com/
In the 2022-23 school year, Reading scores among the county district dropped to 25.1%, a decline of 3.7% from the previous school year when 28.8% 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, 35.2% of Cleveland County 11th-graders met English college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. On Science, 18.6% of students were ready for college, and Math scores revealed 17.9% of juniors also met the standard. Overall, Cleveland County had an average college readiness of 9.8% 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland County Schools | 28.8% | 25.1% |
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