DeKalb County School District sees rise in AP exam participation and scores
Reported byRough Draft Atlanta
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The DeKalb County School District reports that more of its students took Advanced Placement exams in the 2025–2026 school year, and that results improved as well. The information comes from a release issued by the district, as relayed by Rough Draft Atlanta.
According to the district, the total number of AP exams taken rose by about five percent compared with the 2024–2025 school year. The number of exam scores of 3 or higher, which the article describes as a commonly recognized passing benchmark, grew by 12%. The share of all exams earning a 3 or higher also went up by four percent from one year to the next.
Results varied by school. Fifteen district high schools increased the number of AP exams their students took, and 17 high schools raised the percentage of their exams scoring a 3 or higher. The article does not list which schools these were or give raw totals.
In the district's press release, the superintendent said the district is encouraged by the growth and is working to expand access to challenging coursework and strengthen academic support. The article does not describe any specific new programs or next steps.
Why it matters
AP participation and scores are one measure families and educators use to gauge access to college-level coursework and readiness for college. The figures come from the district's own release, so readers may want to look for additional detail on how results differ across schools.
- Test scores
- College and career readiness
- Awards and recognition
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- What other measures, beyond AP participation and passing rates, should families consider when judging access to challenging coursework?
- How could the district share school-by-school AP results so that families can see where participation and scores are changing?
- What kinds of academic supports might help more students take and succeed in AP courses?
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