Dr. Alisa R. McLean Interim Superintendent at Thomasville City Schools | Official website
Dr. Alisa R. McLean Interim Superintendent at Thomasville City Schools | Official website
In the 2022-23 school year, Science scores among the county districts rose to 19.1%, an increase of 1.6% from the previous school year when 17.5% of students were considered ready for post-secondary education.
Countywide, Davidson County Schools students stood out in Science, with almost 20.2% of the 12th-graders hitting the ACT benchmark in the 2022-23 school year (257). Meanwhile, students from Lexington City Schools struggled the most on the Science portion, and only 10.9% were considered ready for college.
For comparison, North Carolina saw 23.8% of its students meeting or exceeding the ACT benchmarks for Science during this year.
Beyond Science, 34.7% of Davidson County 12th-graders met English college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. On Reading, 31.9% of students were ready for college, and Math scores revealed 21.7% of seniors also met the standard. Overall, Davidson County had an average college readiness of 11.5% 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson County Schools | 18.4% | 20.2% |
| Lexington City Schools | 9.1% | 10.9% |
| Thomasville City Schools | <5% | <5% |
| Davidson County | 17.5% | 19.1% |
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