Three of Fayette County's high schools are ranked in the top 30 high schools in the state, based on their recent test scores, according to a new report from the Georgia Public Policy Foundation.

McIntosh High School and Kedron Elementary have been ranked in the top ten secondary and elementary schools in Georgia , according to the group's report.

The nonpartisan research and education organization released its findings Monday.They based their elementary and middle school rankings on the results of the Iowa Test of Basic Skills administered last spring to fifth and eighth graders.

The high school ratings relied on juniors' achievement on the English and math portions of the state graduation exam.

Dr. Dave Brotherton, Fayette County school superintendent, noted the school's rankings at Monday night's school board meeting.

McIntosh ranked 10th in the state, with Kedron rated ninth among elementary schools. The other high schools in the county were ranked as follows: Sandy Creek High School, 18th, and Fayette County High School, 27th. Starr's Mill, the county's newest high school, was not included because no scores were available.

Among the county's middle schools, Rising Starr placed 12th, followed by Booth Middle at 27th, Fayette Middle at 29th, Whitewater Middle at 43rd and Flat Rock Middle at 66th.

The county's 12 elementary schools are ranked as follows: