These are Gwinnett’s most improved schools, according to the state

Ten Gwinnett County schools received Georgia’s Greatest Gains Award, marking progress in college and workforce readiness among students.

The award is given by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, which focuses on improving and maintaining quality of education from pre-K to the university level. Schools recognized receive bronze, silver, gold or platinum awards, with platinum being the highest.

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Winning schools must earn a three-year average College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) progress score in the 93rd percentile.

The Gwinnett schools that won are:

Arcado Elementary School, Gold
Couch Middle School, Bronze
Five Forks Middle School, Bronze
Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology, Platinum
Jenkins Elementary School, Bronze
North Gwinnett Middle School, Bronze
Osborne Middle School, Gold
Simpson Elementary School, Platinum
Sugar Hill Elementary School, Gold
Twin Rivers Middle School, Platinum
Buford High and Middle schools, Platinum

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