Advanced Placement Exams

Published September 6, 2007

Students in Williamson County Schools are outperforming the rest of the state when it comes to Advanced Placement (AP) exams.  70 percent of Williamson County students who took the tests during the 2006-2007 school year scored in the three to five range.  That’s compared to 57 percent statewide.  Williamson County Schools has a total of 23 Advanced Placement courses this school year. 

According to a report released by The College Board, Tennessee is outpacing the nation in the increase of students earning superior scores on AP exams. The number of scores in the three to five range earned by Tennessee students increased by more than 14 percent in the 2006-07 school year, compared to a nine percent increase nationwide. 

“Students who participate in rigorous courses are better prepared for the demands of a college or university curriculum, or the workplace,” Education Commissioner Lana Seivers said. “These students will have more appealing opportunities after high school because they took the initiative to tackle challenging coursework. They also represent the growing pool of Tennessee students who graduate with college credits in addition to a high school diploma.”