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Guilford County Schools reports gains in literacy and math, posts record 92.2% graduation rate; leaders warn absenteeism and funding remain risks
Summary
Superintendent Whitney Oakley and district leaders presented an accountability report for 2023–24 showing double‑digit early literacy gains, widespread math proficiency improvements, and a record 92.2% graduation rate. Officials warned that chronic absenteeism, staffing shortages and the impending end of ESSER funds threaten continued progress and urged support for a local sales‑tax referendum to bolster pay.
Superintendent Whitney Oakley and district leaders told the Guilford County Board of Education that Guilford County Schools made measurable academic gains in 2023–24 but still faces challenges from chronic absenteeism and funding shortfalls.
“77 schools increased their performance composites compared to the 22‑23 school year,” Dr. Stevens said as she opened the district’s accountability briefing, noting math proficiency rose in grades 3–8 for nearly every student group and several End‑of‑Course exams also improved. Oakley highlighted that the district’s four‑year cohort graduation rate reached 92.2%, a district record.
District leaders attributed improvements to targeted recovery programs. Dr. Wells described the district’s approach as…
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