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542 Johnston County 12th-graders ready for college based on Science performance on 2022-23 ACT

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Eric C. Bracy, Superintendent Johnston County Schools | cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net

Eric C. Bracy, Superintendent Johnston County Schools | cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net

In the 2022-23 school year, 542 out of 2,581 Johnston County senior students taking the Science portion of the ACT met the college readiness benchmark, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

In the 2022-23 school year, Science scores among the county district rose to 21%, an increase of 3.2% from the previous school year when 17.8% of students were considered ready for post-secondary education.

For comparison, North Carolina saw 23.8% of its students meeting or exceeding the ACT benchmarks for Science during this year.

Beyond Science, 31.8% of Johnston County 12th-graders met English college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. On Reading, 28.5% of students were ready for college, and Math scores revealed 16.2% of seniors also met the standard. Overall, Johnston County had an average college readiness of 10.7% 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%.

Johnston County Districts ACT Performance by Subjects (2022-23)
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%EnglishMathReadingScienceAll Subjects11th-Graders12th-Graders

Science Performance Among Johnston County 12th-Graders on 2022-23 ACT
DistrictMet or Exceeded Benchmarks (2021-22)Met or Exceeded Benchmarks (2022-23)
Johnston County Public Schools17.8%21%

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