Over 50 percent of Fayette’s public schools have been recognized by the state for improving and promoting excellence in student academic achievement.

Out of the county’s 27 schools, 11 elementary, one middle and four high schools received award designations of platinum, gold, silver or bronze based on the number of years the school has made AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress), the percentage of students exceeding and the percentage meeting and exceeding academic standards.

Awards were given in two categories: greatest gain in meeting and exceeding academic standards and highest percentage of students meeting and exceeding academic standards.

Awards received by Fayette County Schools make up more than 5 percent of the 269 awards given statewide. All award winners will receive recognition banners and certificates for display at their schools.

Two elementary schools received platinum awards in the greatest gain category: Oak Grove and Peachtree City. To achieve this designation, the schools had to have made AYP for three consecutive years and have a minimum of 35 percent exceeding standards and a meets + exceeds gain equal or greater to 2.05 percent.

Nine other elementary schools received awards in highest percentage category. Both Kedron and Peeples received the platinum award. These schools made AYP for three consecutive years and had a minimum of 35 percent exceeding standards and at least 98 percent of students meeting and exceeding standards.

Braelinn and Sara Harp both received gold. They made AYP for two consecutive years, had 30 percent exceeding standards and at least 97 percent of students meeting and exceeding standards.

Crabapple, Huddleston and Tyrone earned silver. They made AYP for two consecutive years and had a minimum of 25 percent exceeding standards and at least 96 percent of students meeting and exceeding standards.

Cleveland and Spring Hill were awarded bronze for not being in “Needs Improvement” status and having a minimum of 20 percent exceeding standards and at least 95 percent of students meeting and exceeding standards.

Also earning awards in the highest percentage category were McIntosh and Starr’s Mill High, each earning gold and Sandy Creek High and Whitewater High receiving bronze. Additionally, Rising Starr Middle earned a bronze award. The criteria for these awards at the middle and high school level are the same as those outlined above for elementary schools.

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