Six South Georgia schools have received awards for high academic performance and/or high academic growth.

According to the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA), the office develops the award criteria under the Single Statewide Accountability System (SSAS) Awards. GOSA presents them for approval to the State Board of Education.

The winners were announced on April 1 and will receive a certificate to display in their school.

GOSA used the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) data from the three most recent school years (2018-19, 2022-23, 2023-24) to determine SSAS awards in two categories: Greatest Gains and Highest Performing. Each award category has four tiers: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, according to GOSA.

The following South Georgia schools have been selected for the 2024 SSAS Award Schools—Greatest Gains Award:

• Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet in Dougherty County: Bronze tier

• Terrell High School in Terrell County received the Platinum tier

• Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School in Thomas County: Platinum tier

• Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy in Coffee County: Gold tier

• Hahira Middle School in Lowndes County: Bronze tier

• Cross Creek Elementary School in Thomas County: Bronze tier

Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet in Dougherty County also received the Bronze award for the 2024 SSAS Award Schools—Highest Performing Award.