At Elkin City Schools, 40 out of 98 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT met the college readiness benchmark in the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Science scores among the district’s schools rose to 40.8% compared to the previous school year, when 36.1% of students were considered ready for post-secondary education.
For comparison, North Carolina saw 26% of its students meeting or exceeding the ACT benchmarks for science during the 2022-23 school year.
Besides science, 64.3% of Elkin City Schools 12th-graders met English college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. In reading, 51% of students were ready for college, and math scores revealed 28.6% of seniors also met the standard. Overall, Elkin City Schools had an average college readiness of 32.8% 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%.
| School | Met or Exceeded Benchmarks (2021-22) | Met or Exceeded Benchmarks (2022-23) |
|---|---|---|
| Elkin High School | 36.1% | 42.1% |
| Global E-Learning Academy | 0% | <5% |
| Elkin City Schools | 36.1% | 40.8% |
