Eight Richmond County schools were recognized as “Math Leaders” by the Georgia Department of Education for outstanding student achievement or growth in math. This award spotlights schools with high numbers of students scoring at or above the Proficient Learner level on the Georgia Milestones mathematics assessments.
Just the Facts:
• Eight schools in the Richmond County School System received Math Leader awards.
• The awards honor schools with significant student achievement or growth in math.
• Schools were evaluated based on Georgia Milestones assessments, which measure students’ mastery of state math standards.
• The 2023-2024 Math Leader awards marked the first year elementary, middle, and high schools were eligible to receive this recognition.
Recognized Schools:
• A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School
• Belair K-8 School
• Copeland Elementary School
• C.T. Walker Traditional Magnet School
• Freedom Park K-8 School
• John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School
• Lamar-Milledge Elementary School
• Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School (RCTCM)
In Context: The Math Leader Awards come as Georgia schools adjust to newly implemented K-12 math standards aimed at strengthening students’ foundational math skills. Richmond County’s recognition places it among 624 schools statewide that are meeting or exceeding these standards.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
