North Carolina schools get their own report card
A survey by Elon University found that half of North Carolina residents gave traditional public schools a grade of C, D, or F, while charter schools, home schooling, and private schools received better grades. North Carolina's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mo Green, pointed out that his schools have seen improvement, with 54% of students taking at least one college-level course.
Elon University surveyed North Carolina residents to grade schools in the state. Half gave traditional public schools a grade of C, D, or F, while 28% gave charter schools, 27% home schooling, and 20% private schools those low grades. Superintendent Mo Green noted that his schools have improved, with 54% of students taking a college-level course. Green also highlighted that 72.1% of students earned a 3, 4, or 5 on college-level exams, surpassing the national average of 70.1%. The survey identified financing as the top reason for schools' challenges. North Carolina ranks 50th out of 51 in state and local education funding per pupil.
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