North Carolina - 2015 | Center For Education Reform

Parent Power Index

Despite a mediocre charter law, successful charter schools were created in the Tarheel State, but growth was slow and did not meet parental demand. The cap recently was removed, and parents are hoping now to see new charter schools popping-up. Additional barriers to running successful charter schools have been created, however, adding to the difficulty of opening new schools. In a bold move, new private scholarship programs afford parents new power. But the state still struggles with teacher quality and digital learning. School data are easy to access for parents and so is voting, but not enough is being done by lawmakers in the state to ensure parents have real power.

2015 PPI Score

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F

School Choice Score: 76%

North Carolina has two private school choice programs: one for students with disabilities and another for low-income families.

Charter Schools Score: 72%

North Carolina has taken both forward and backward steps regarding the state charter law and it remains average.

Online Learning Score: 0%

Online opportunities exist, including virtual charter schools as of Fall 2015, but limitations persist.

Teacher Quality Score: 75%

Student learning and growth measures are included in annual teacher evaluations.

Transparency Score: 100%

School performance data is accessible to parents and user friendly, but choice information is limited.

State Resources

Fast Facts

Graduation Rate:

83.0%

Average SAT Score:

1483

Average ACT Score:

19.0

4th Grade NAEP Math Score:

45%

8th Grade NAEP Math Score:

36%

4th Grade NAEP Reading Score:

35%

8th Grade NAEP Reading Score:

33%

Per Pupil Funding:

$8,390

Public School Enrollment:

1,688,201

Percent Enrolled in Charter Schools:

3.5%

2015 PPI Score A B C D F