Sequoyah High School Recognized For Academic Gains

HICKORY FLAT, GA -- Two Cherokee County School District schools have been honored by Gov. Nathan Deal for making academic gains.

Sequoyah High School has received a Gold Award and Woodstock Middle School has received a Bronze Award for Greatest Gains. Both schools are part of the 187 Georgia public institutions in 51 districts that received Highest Performing or Greatest Gains school awards. 

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Developed by Governor’s Office of Student Achievement and approved by the State Board of Education, the awards are part of Georgia’s Single Statewide Accountability System.

Highest Performing schools must earn a three-year average College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) Achievement Score that ranks in at least the 93rd percentile. Greatest Gains schools must earn a three-year average CCRPI Progress Score that ranks in at least the 93rd percentile.

Winners received a certificate to display at their school.

“I want to congratulate all of the award-winning schools across our state, as well as the students and teachers who have worked tirelessly toward these accomplishments,” Deal said.

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