Notable District and School Successes:
MACS: (District comparison out of 115 NC School Districts)
- MACS was 3rd in the state for Biology EOC
- MACS was 9th in the state for 8th-grade ELA EOG
- MACS was 12th in the state for 7th-grade mathematics EOG
- MACS was 14th in the state for 8th-grade science EOG
- MACS was in the top 15% of school districts for graduation rate
MACS: (District comparison out of 16 Piedmont-Triad School Districts)
- MACS was 1st in the region for 8th-grade ELA EOG
- MACS was 1st in the region for Biology EOC
- MACS was 2nd in the region for 3rd-grade ELA EOG
- MACS was 2nd in the region for 7th-grade mathematics EOG
- MACS was 2nd in the region for 8th-grade EOG/EOC (Math, ELA, and Science)
- MACS was 2nd in the region for graduation rate
- MACS was 3rd in the region for 8th-grade science EOG
- MACS was 3rd in the region for NC Math 3 EOC
- MACS was 3rd in the region for ACT WorkKeys
Mount Airy High School
- The Class of 2025 included 164 graduates who earned $1.5 million in scholarships
- MAHS students attained 716 credentials for workforce development
- 61 students participated in an internship experience for the 2024-2025 school year
- College credit was earned on 90% of the AP exams given in the 2024-2025 school year.
- CTE State Assessment Data:
- MAHS: 84.8% proficient
- Piedmont-Triad Region: 78.32% proficient
- NC: 80.35% proficient
While BHT does not have state accountability data due to K-2 grade levels, they are combined with Jones with state reporting, and students showed substantial acquisition of literacy skills. BHT had a school-wide proficiency of 76% on the 2024-2025 DIBELS testing, which placed them 10 percentage points above the state proficiency. Students in the dual language program scored 76% proficient on Lectura, the Spanish equivalent assessment, which placed them above average.
Superintendent Dr. Phillip Brown shared, “These results are a reflection of our students’ talent and determination, guided by the dedication of our teachers and staff. Mount Airy is a special place where every child is known and supported, and I could not be more proud of how our students are shining across North Carolina.”
The Importance of Growth
Proficiency is not the only measure of how well students are learning or how well teachers are teaching. Achieving high growth means educators are accomplishing the goal of personalizing the educational experience for each child - whether they are two years above grade level or two years below. MACS continues its commitment to every child, every day.
More than a Test Score
Fundamental to the district’s success is that students are more than a test score. MACS uses data to reflect upon strategies, identify areas of improvement, and celebrate accomplishments. However, the district believes strongly that test scores are only a small part of the equation for each child’s success. Mount Airy City Schools will continue to strive to engage students and cultivate their talents, strengths, and interests.