Heards Ferry, Woodland Among Georgia's Best Schools

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- The 2015-2016 school year is ending on a high note for the Fulton County School System.

That's because the system is the "front runner" of all systems across the state in Gov. Nathan Deal's listing of best schools in Georgia, Fulton schools said Wednesday.

Twenty-three of the 187 schools on the statewide list are in Fulton County.

“We are very appreciative of Governor Deal’s recognition of the success of our faculty and students,” said Kenneth Zeff, interim superintendent. “As a system, we are proud that Fulton County has the most recognized schools in the state of Georgia.”

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Awards are issued in two areas: Highest Performing or Greatest Gains. 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.

Elementary Schools

• Abbotts Hill Elementary, Johns Creek – Highest Performing
• Cogburn Woods Elementary, Milton – Highest Performing
• Conley Hills Elementary, East Point– Greatest Gains
• Crabapple Crossing Elementary, Milton – Highest Performing
• Creek View Elementary, Alpharetta – Highest Performing
• Dolvin Elementary, Johns Creek – Performance
• Findley Oaks Elementary, Johns Creek – Highest Performing
• Heards Ferry Elementary, Sandy Springs – Highest Performing
• KIPP South Fulton Academy, East Point – Greatest Gains
• Lake Windward Elementary, Alpharetta – Both Categories
• New Prospect Elementary, Alpharetta – Highest Performing
• Northwood Elementary, Roswell – Highest Performing
• Ocee Elementary, Johns Creek – Both Categories
• Summit Hill Elementary, Milton – Highest Performing
• Sweet Apple Elementar, Roswell – Both Categories
• Wilson Creek Elementary, Johns Creek – Highest Performing
• Woodland Elementary, Sandy Springs – Greatest Gains

Middle Schools

• Autrey Mill Middle, Johns Creek – Highest Performing
• River Trail Middle, Johns Creek – Both Categories
• Webb Bridge Middle, Alpharetta – Both Categories

High Schools

• Alpharetta High, Alpharetta – Highest Performing
• Johns Creek High, Johns Creek – Highest Performing
• Northview High School, Johns Creek – Both Categories

For more details on how the awards are calculated, click here.

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