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GCPS High Schools rated among the best in state and nation

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     Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) has been recognized as the top high school in Georgia and one of the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. GSMST ranked #1 in Georgia High and 13th nationally on the publication’s list of Best High Schools. U.S. News and World Report evaluated data on more than 24,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly 18,000 public high schools were ranked on six key factors, including their performance on state assessments and their effectiveness in preparing students for college. The complete list ranking Georgia High Schools is on the U.S. News and World Report website.

     "I am so proud of our staff, our students, and our entire school community," GSMST Principal Logan Malm shares. "Being recognized as the top high school in Georgia and among the top 15 in the nation is a testament to their hard work and dedication. This achievement reflects our commitment to academic excellence, innovative STEM instruction, and the belief that each and every student deserves a rigorous and supportive learning environment."

     Additionally, 24 Gwinnett County high schools made the Best Georgia High Schools list. Of the GCPS schools ranked, six schools are in the top 50 in the state (GSMST, North Gwinnett High, Paul Duke STEM High, Brookwood High, Mill Creek High, and Peachtree Ridge High), and 15 are ranked in the top 100 statewide (GSMST, North Gwinnett High, Paul Duke STEM High, Brookwood High, Mill Creek High, Peachtree Ridge High, Archer High, Parkview High, Lanier High, McClure Health Science High, Mountain View High, Seckinger High, Grayson High, Collins Hill High, and Dacula High).

The list is as follows:

School Name

Georgia Ranking

National Ranking

GSMST

1

13

North Gwinnett HS

16

527

Paul Duke STEM HS

21

659

Brookwood HS

36

1,360

Mill Creek HS

37

1,433

Peachtree Ridge HS

49

1,987

Archer HS

52

2,154

Parkview HS

53

2,180

Lanier HS

55

2,286

McClure Health Science HS

59

2,408

Mountain View HS

69

2,723

Seckinger HS

71

2,865

Grayson HS

80

3,083

Collins Hill HS

85

3,474

Dacula HS

87

3,506

Duluth HS

108

4,291

Discovery HS

164

6,952

Central Gwinnett HS

182

7,319

Norcross HS

195

7,957

Shiloh HS

231

9,458

South Gwinnett HS

241

9,913

Gwinnett Online Campus

254

10,505

Berkmar HS

271

11,008

Meadowcreek HS

326

13,427

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