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, English scores among the county district rose to 35.2%, an increase of 3.4% from the previous school year when 31.8% of students were considered ready for post-secondary education.
For comparison, North Carolina saw 39% of its students meeting or exceeding the ACT benchmarks for English during this year.
Beyond English, 29.9% of Cleveland County 12th-graders met Reading college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. On Math, 21% of students were ready for college, and Science scores revealed 19.5% of seniors also met the standard. Overall, Cleveland County had an average college readiness of 11.6% 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 | 31.8% | 35.2% |
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