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Duplin County Schools reports rising graduation rate, board criticizes state testing model
Summary
District presenters reported a rise in the 2023–24 four‑year cohort graduation rate to 86.1% and said the number of low‑performing schools fell from nine in 2022–23 to five in 2023–24; board members praised staff while criticizing the state accountability formula and its effect on rural districts.
Duplin County Schools staff presented the district’s 2023–24 accountability results and outlined goals for 2024–25, while board members expressed concern about the state testing model used to calculate school performance.
A district presenter, identified by the chair as Mr. Smith, told the board the district’s four‑year cohort graduation rate increased to 86.1% in 2023–24, up from 81.9% the previous year,…
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