[freedumb2003]

The rate is up, but not 43%.

The count is up 43.

Another example of ignorant journalism.

[grania]

Actually, the count is up to 43 deaths, but it isn't up 43 more than the previous number.

FWIW I think in this context "43" needs a noun to modify. "A total of 43" would also work.

But, yeah, if this writing (especially that headline) is the result of all of that extra money being poured into Baltimore schools....it isn't working.

[arthurus]

Another example of ignorant journalism.

J-school journalism.