2011-12 Academic Results

In 2012, Guilford County Schools showed improvement in its graduation rate, its overall scores in End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) testing and the number of highest-ranking schools as measured by the state.

The district’s graduation rate hit a high of 84.5 percent, an increase from last year’s rate of 83.1 percent. This is the highest level since the state began its current method of calculation in 2006.

GCS also saw a rise in its EOG and EOC composites scores to 75.9 percent proficient, an increase from last year’s rate of 74.5 percent.

In addition, 19 schools were named Honor Schools of Excellence, the highest designation given through the state's ABCs recognition program. In 2008, only one GCS school attained this honor.

You can find more information about the preliminary results by following the links below.

Powerpoint presentation--ABCs results
This document examines the 2012 state report on the ABCs of Public Education. It includes an explanation of changes in calculation methods that occurred this year.

PowerPoint Presentation--EOG/EOC results and graduation rate
This document includes breakdowns of the preliminary results for graduation rate, EOGs and EOCs, including performance by subject, grade, ethnicity and subgroup.

ABCs Results Press Release
This press release provides an overview of the 2012 ABCs of Public Education report.

Graduation Press Release
This press release provides an overview of the 2012 preliminary graduation rate.

EOG-EOC Results Press Release
This press release provides an overview of the 2012 preliminary EOG and EOC results.

Elementary Results Chart
This chart shows elementary EOG results by school.

Middle School Results Chart
This chart shows middle school EOC results by school.

High School Results Chart
This chart shows high school EOC results by school.

Graduation Rate by School
This chart shows high school graduation rates by school.

ABCs Results by School
This chart shows school-by-school ABCs designations, composite scores and Annual Measurable Objectives met.

ABCs Background Packet
This document from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction explains the methods used in the ABCs model of accountability.