GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Ten schools in Georgia were among the 356 recognized this week by the U.S. Department of Education as National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Gwinnett County in particular stands out with five schools recognized from the Gwinnett County Public Schools system.
Schools are recognized in the National Blue Ribbon panel for two performance categories, either exemplary high performance as measured on state assessments or national tests; or exemplary performance in closing achievement gaps.
Chosen schools are recognized as "models of effective and innovative practices for educators across the nation."
Here's the full list of Georgia schools:
National Blue Ribbon Schools in Georgia 2024
- Intown Community School (independent private), Atlanta
- Twin Rivers Middle School (Gwinnett County Public Schools), Buford
- Hull Middle School (Gwinnett County Public Schools), Duluth
- Trip Elementary School (Gwinnett County Public Schools), Grayson
- Craig Elementary School (Gwinnett County Public Schools), Lawrenceville
- Brookwood Elementary School (Gwinnett County Public Schools), Snellville
- Atlanta Academy (independent private), Roswell
- Winston Elementary School (Douglas County School System), Winston
- St. Simons Elementary School (Glynn County School District), St. Simons Island
- Feagin Mill Middle School (Houston County School District), Warner Robins
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