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Pitt County Schools reports broad gains in 2024-25 accountability results; 4‑year graduation rate highest since 2017
Summary
District staff told the school board that Pitt County Schools improved on several state accountability metrics in 2024-25, with gains across most grade levels and subgroups and a 4‑year graduation rate that rose to 85.5 percent.
The Pitt County Board of Education on Tuesday heard a presentation of the district’s 2024-25 accountability results showing gains across multiple subjects and subgroups.
Dr. Roach, presenting on behalf of Academic Services, told the board that Pitt County Schools is “very close to where the state average is in third grade reading” and reported improvements across reading, math and science in elementary and middle grades. She said the district exceeded or met expected growth in most tested areas and reduced the number of schools designated by the state as low performing.
The presentation included several specific outcomes: the district’s four‑year graduation cohort rate rose from 83.9 percent to 85.5 percent, the highest reported since 2017; 45.1 percent of third graders scored at or above grade level in reading on end‑of‑grade assessments; and 51 percent of students scored at or above grade level in biology compared with 48.3 percent statewide. Dr. Roach also noted the district’s math proficiencies at several elementary grades are above the state average.
District staff highlighted subgroup results: Black students in grades 3–12 showed increases in math, reading and science proficiency; English learners improved on the language proficiency assessment to 36.9 percent (an increase of 8.1 percentage points from 2023-24 and 1.7 points above the state average); and 31 of 35 schools with economically disadvantaged subgroups either met or exceeded expected growth.
Superintendent Dr. Lassiter credited coordinated leadership and district supports for the gains and said the district has set new goals for the coming year. Board members and staff said they will continue focusing on areas that did not meet expected growth, including English II at the high‑school level.
The board asked for copies of the presentation; staff said the material will be shared with board members and posted as available. The presentation was informational; no formal board action was taken on the results during the meeting.
