North Carolina
NC EOG: Score Ranges
Enter the scale score from your child's North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests report to see which performance level it falls in. Level 3 and above is grade-level proficient.
Enter the scale score from your child's NC EOG report to see the performance level.
NC EOG Reading score ranges
| Grade | Not Proficient | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 539 or below | 540–545 | 546–550 | 551 or above |
| 4th grade | 543 or below | 544–547 | 548–555 | 556 or above |
| 5th grade | 549 or below | 550–553 | 554–559 | 560 or above |
| 6th grade | 551 or below | 552–557 | 558–566 | 567 or above |
| 7th grade | 553 or below | 554–558 | 559–565 | 566 or above |
| 8th grade | 556 or below | 557–562 | 563–571 | 572 or above |
NC EOG Math score ranges
| Grade | Not Proficient | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 544 or below | 545–550 | 551–559 | 560 or above |
| 4th grade | 546 or below | 547–551 | 552–559 | 560 or above |
| 5th grade | 545 or below | 546–550 | 551–560 | 561 or above |
| 6th grade | 545 or below | 546–550 | 551–560 | 561 or above |
| 7th grade | 545 or below | 546–549 | 550–559 | 560 or above |
| 8th grade | 542 or below | 543–547 | 548–554 | 555 or above |
Frequently asked questions
What is a passing NC EOG score?
Level 3 and above is grade-level proficient. In 3rd grade Reading, the levels are Not Proficient (539 or below), Level 3 (540–545), Level 4 (546–550), Level 5 (551 or above). The cut scores are different for each grade and subject.
Which year do these NC EOG score ranges apply to?
The ranges in the state's 2023-24 testing results, the latest ranges document it has posted. Reading ranges were set in 2021 and math in 2019.
Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (dpi.nc.gov), read October 6, 2026. The ranges in the state's 2023-24 testing results, the latest ranges document it has posted. Reading ranges were set in 2021 and math in 2019. The NC EOG is run by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, which is not affiliated with Dewey Smart.
