Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students continue to produce higher ACT scores than their peers nationwide. Students in the Class of 2023 who took the ACT during the time they were in 10th to 12th grade had a mean composite score of 22.2, surpassing the state score of 21.3. GCPS scores also beat the national score of 19.5.
The ACT assesses a high school student’s general educational development and ability to complete college-level work successfully. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. An optional writing test measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.
| National Average | Georgia Average | GCPS Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 18.6 | 20.7 | 21.2 |
| Mathematics | 19.0 | 20.6 | 22.0 |
| Reading | 20.1 | 22.2 | 23.0 |
| Science | 19.6 | 21.2 | 22.2 |
| Composite | 19.5 | 21.3 | 22.2 |
| National Average | Georgia Average | GCPS Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| % met benchmarks in English | 51 | 64 | 67 |
| % met benchmarks in Mathematics | 30 | 40 | 50 |
| % met benchmarks in Reading | 40 | 51 | 56 |
| % met benchmarks in Science | 31 | 40 | 46 |
| % met benchmarks in Composite | 21 | 29 | 35 |
*The ACT is a test colleges and universities use to predict how well students will perform at the post-secondary level. Students are encouraged to take the ACT and the SAT college admission exam to provide a broad range of information for college admissions counselors.