NEWS RELEASES 2013-14
NEWS RELEASES 2013-1410 DISTRICTS AND 46 SCHOOLS EARN STATE'S
TOP GRADUATION RATES IN 2012-13
Ten school districts and 46 high schools today were honored by State Superintendent June Atkinson for having the highest four-year cohort graduation rates among all districts and schools in the state in 2012-13.
“Last year, our statewide graduation rate increased to 82.5 percent while students and teachers transitioned to new state standards and assessments and many schools faced significant financial challenges,” said State Superintendent June Atkinson. “This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to the high quality teachers and school leaders we are fortunate to have in our schools. I commend principals and teachers in these schools for their resilience, enthusiasm and their commitment to preparing all students for success in the future.”
Representatives from the districts and schools received plaques at a luncheon held in Durham. To receive an award, schools must have been open for at least four years. The full report on the state's cohort graduation rates, as well as previous years' reports, is available online at www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/reporting/cohortgradrate.
The award winners are as follows:
Top 10 LEAs
| LEA Name | # Students In Cohort | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Elkin City Schools | 85 | 94.1 |
| Mooresville Graded School District | 366 | 93.4 |
| Pamlico County Schools | 126 | 92.9 |
| Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | 878 | 92.6 |
| Cherokee County Schools | 264 | 91.7 |
| Mount Airy City Schools | 145 | 91.7 |
| Dare County Schools | 370 | 91.4 |
| Gates County Schools | 140 | 91.4 |
| Catawba County Schools | 1411 | 91.3 |
| Union County Schools | 2913 | 90.8 |
Highest Graduation Rate by District Size (Large = Greater than 2000 Students in Cohort. Medium = 1000-1999 Students in Cohort, Small = less than 1000 Students in Cohort)
Large – Union County Schools – 90.8
Medium – Catawba County Schools – 91.3
Small – Elkin City Schools – 94.1
100% Club
| LEA | School | Students In Cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Bertie County Schools | Bertie Early College High | 12 |
| Brunswick County Schools | Brunswick County Early College | 53 |
| Burke County Schools | Burke Middle College | 61 |
| Catawba County Schools | Challenger Early College High | 81 |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Cato Middle College High | 95 |
| Cumberland County Schools | Cross Creek Early College | 43 |
| Cumberland County Schools | Howard Health & Life Sciences | 37 |
| Davidson County Schools | Davidson Early College | 19 |
| Durham Public Schools | Hillside New Tech High | 65 |
| Durham Public Schools | J D Clement Early College High | 78 |
| Durham Public Schools | Southern School of Engineering | 37 |
| Edgecombe County Schools | Edgecombe Early College High | 27 |
| Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools | Early College of Forsyth County | 51 |
| Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools | Jacket Academy at Carver High | 32 |
| Greene County Schools | Greene Early College High | 28 |
| Guilford County Schools | Middle College at Bennett | 22 |
| Guilford County Schools | Middle College at GTCC - GSO | 30 |
| Guilford County Schools | Middle College at GTCC - High Point | 38 |
| Guilford County Schools | Middle College at NC A&T | 29 |
| Guilford County Schools | Penn-Griffin School for the Arts | 29 |
| Guilford County Schools | The Academy at High Point Central | 44 |
| Guilford County Schools | The Early College at Guilford | 48 |
| Guilford County Schools | Weaver Academy | 71 |
| Henderson County Schools | Henderson County Early College | 26 |
| Hyde County Schools | Mattamuskeet Early College High | 42 |
| Jackson County Schools | Jackson County Early College | 31 |
| Macon County Schools | Nantahala School | 10 |
| McDowell County Schools | McDowell Early College | 37 |
| New Hanover County Schools | Isaac M Bear High | 56 |
| Public Schools of Robeson County | PSRC Early College at RCC | 29 |
| Rutherford County Schools | Rutherford Early College High | 38 |
| Stanly County Schools | Stanly Early College High | 32 |
| Surry County Schools | Surry Early College High School of Design | 56 |
| Union County Schools | Union County Early College | 48 |
| Wake County Schools | Wake Early College of Health and Science | 52 |
| Wayne County Schools | Wayne Early / Middle College High | 60 |
Less than 100 Students in Cohort
| LEA | School | Students in Cohort | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Cato Middle College High | 95 | 100 |
| Catawba County Schools | Challenger Early College High | 81 | 100 |
100 to 199 Students in Cohort
| LEA | School | Students in Cohort | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman Charter | Lake Norman Charter | 192 | 99.5 |
| Gaston County Schools | Highland School of Technology | 135 | 99.3 |
200 to 299 Students in Cohort
| LEA | School | Students in Cohort | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Schools | Central Academy of Technology | 203 | 99.0 |
| Union County Schools | Weddington High | 292 | 98.6 |
300 to 399 Students in Cohort
| LEA | School | Students in Cohort | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Schools | Marvin Ridge High | 347 | 99.7 |
| Guilford County Schools | Northern Guilford High | 336 | 96.4 |
400 to 499 Students in Cohort
| LEA | School | Students in Cohort | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iredell-Statesville Schools | Lake Norman High | 477 | 96.6 |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Providence High | 456 | 95.2 |
500 or More Students in Cohort
| LEA | School | Students in Cohort | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Ardrey Kell High | 544 | 96.7 |
| Wake County Schools | Panther Creek High | 574 | 95.3 |