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Jackson County Public Schools posts 2024-25 accountability results; district cites gains and areas needing improvement
Summary
District accountability presenter Adam Holt reported 2024-25 state data showing modest proficiency and growth gains in several grades and subjects, a district graduation rate of 87.6% and continued concern from a board member over multiple low‑performing schools.
Adam Holt, the district accountability presenter, told the Jackson County Public Schools Board of Education on Sept. 23 that state accountability data for the 2024-25 school year show both gains and ongoing challenges for the district.
Holt said the district’s graduation rate rose to 87.6%, above the state average, and highlighted increases in several end‑of‑course (EOC) subject areas, including a 13‑point gain in NC Math 3 at the secondary level. He reported districtwide increases in grades 3–8 reading proficiency and said Jackson County ranks 19th of 115 districts on the percentage of students meeting the UNC system’s ACT benchmark (60.5% of juniors scored 17 or higher vs. a statewide 53.8%).
The presentation included definitions of how the state calculates school performance…
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