North Carolina Districts Released 2025-26 School Data
Local school districts shared updated test proficiency and graduation rates for the 2025-26 academic year.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Secondary Education
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North Carolina school districts recently released performance data for the 2025-26 academic year, highlighting local test scores and graduation outcomes. Families can use these figures to gauge how their local school districts performed relative to state averages.
Why it matters
These performance metrics offer a view into academic outcomes for local students, providing parents with a clear comparison of how district proficiency and graduation rates stack up against state-level performance standards.
Surry County Schools achieved a 94.3% four-year graduation rate, while Mount Airy City Schools recorded 92.2% and Elkin City Schools reached 93.4%, all exceeding the 88.8% state average.
The players
Surry County Schools
A public school district serving 9,383 students in North Carolina.
Mount Airy City Schools
A local public school district educating 2,271 students.
Elkin City Schools
A smaller school district serving a population of 1,595 students.
The details
Proficiency scores are calculated on a standardized scale from one to five to evaluate student mastery of grade-level material. Graduation rates track cohorts of students based on their ninth-grade enrollment year, measuring those who successfully complete their secondary requirements within a four-year period.
Timeline
The 2025-26 academic year represents the current reporting period.
Graduation rates reflect the cohort that enrolled in ninth grade during the 2022-23 academic year.
The Home Front
This release follows the established state reporting cycle used to track longitudinal student progress across North Carolina. The data provides a benchmark for evaluating district-level outcomes against consistent statewide academic standards.
Parents can review these reports to see how their specific district compares to both the state average and neighboring districts. Consider using these metrics alongside your own student’s progress reports to discuss academic goals and school involvement with teachers.
The takeaway
Understanding these annual trends helps families engage more effectively with local school performance expectations. You can access detailed performance reports for specific schools through your district's official online portal.
Further reading
For more information on how local districts compare, visit Secondary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mt. Airy News.
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