As we all know Georgia is not really known for it's great schools. At least outside of the Metro Atlanta area that is. Inside the Metro Atlanta area, we have some EXCELLENT schools and Fulton and Forsyth top the list.
Newsweek put out an article last week showing a few schools in our area that are in the top 6% (1600 total schools on the list) of all schools nationwide for advanced placement. The schools are ranked according to the number of Advanced Placement, Intl. Baccalaureate and/or Cambridge tests taken by all students at a school and divided by the number of graduating seniors.
South Forsyth HS - 199
Milton HS - 313
Alpharetta HS - 345
Roswell HS - 399
Northview HS - 410
While test taking does not make or break a school, and I am sure there are some other great schools out there that do not have the IB programs, etc. but what this list shows is these schools offer students a more challenging curriculum in order to prepare them for college.
The entire report is online at www.newsweek.com/feature/2010/americas-best-high-schools.html.
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