Wesley S. Johnson, Superintendent Clinton City Schools | s24477.pcdn.co
Wesley S. Johnson, Superintendent Clinton City Schools | s24477.pcdn.co
In the 2022-23 school year, Reading scores among the county districts rose to 23.5%, an increase of 0.4% from the previous school year when 23.1% of students were considered ready for post-secondary education.
Countywide, Clinton City Schools students stood out in Reading, with almost 16.5% of the 12th-graders hitting the ACT benchmark in the 2022-23 school year (27). Meanwhile, students from Sampson County Schools struggled the most on the Reading portion, and 26% were considered ready for college.
For comparison, North Carolina saw 33.4% of its students meeting or exceeding the ACT benchmarks for Reading during this year.
Beyond Reading, 25.9% of Sampson County 12th-graders met English college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. On Science, 16.4% of students were ready for college, and Math scores revealed 13.7% of seniors also met the standard. Overall, Sampson County had an average college readiness of 9.1% 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton City Schools | 27.2% | 16.5% |
| Sampson County Schools | 21.8% | 26% |
| Sampson County | 23.1% | 23.5% |
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