WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- A major announcement on the state of education in Wake County and around the state.

Officials released new numbers on graduation rates and test scores.

The school accountability report shows test scores up in math and reading statewide. The graduation rate has gone up to 87.7% and 71% of schools met or exceeded expectations.

It's data coming from the Department of Public Instruction and was revealed during a state board of education meeting.

Schools are given an A through F letter grade from the state, and the new data is in for Wake County Schools.

Of the 53% of WCPSS schools that earned A or B ratings, the five-year graduation rate increased to 93.1%, and math and reading scores also improved.

ABC11 stopped by Millbrook High School and spoke with a

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