There are many reasons why intervention is needed. Here are some.
Data at Different Levels
NationalThe national graduation rate was 81% in 2013, which is all time high, but ranks 21st among OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development). Such nations as Finland, Portugal, Japan, and the Czech Republic rank above the U.S. The average ACT score nationwide was 21.
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StateThe graduation rate in North Carolina in 2014 was 83.9%. The ACT proficiency level was 59.3% (minimum composite of 17 was required for proficiency). Average score was 18.9.
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District & WHHSThe graduation rate in Harnett County in 2014 was 79.3% and at WHHS, it was 80%. The ACT proficiency level in the county was 55% and at WHHS, it was 46.8%.
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Local Counties Comparison
The graduation rate in Moore County in 2014 was 88%. The ACT proficiency level in the county was 67%. EOC 2014 proficiency averages:
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The graduation rate in Chatham County in 2014 was 82.2%. The ACT proficiency level in the county was 60.6%. EOC 2014 proficiency averages:
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