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Three of the smallest high schools in Limestone County were recognized last week by U.S. News and World Report in its Best High Schools in the United States ranking.
Tanner, Ardmore and Clements high schools each received a bronze medal ranking.
To determine the best schools, the magazine evaluated nearly 22,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia on state proficiency standards, college preparedness and other factors.
Tanner High Principal Billy Owens said this is the first time the school has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report.
“It feels outstanding to go to that website and read the criteria and know you are selected based on your students’ working above their grade level and performing at a higher level compared to other students in the nation,” Owens said. “We feel good about the advanced placement classes we’re offering to our students.”
Tanner students earned 96 percent proficiency in math and 89 percent in English.
Owens said students are aware of the honor and are also proud. He is planning an awards ceremony in coming days.
Clements High students had a perfect math score — 100 percent proficiency — and a 94 percent proficiency in English.
Ardmore High School earned its ranking with, among other factors, 92 percent proficiency in math and 92 percent proficiency in English.
Of the schools high schools evaluated, 78 percent did not meet any level requirements, 13 percent received bronze, 7 percent received silver and 2 percent received gold.
A silver medal ranking from U.S News and World Report for Athens High, the only other local school recognized, was previously announced in a story in The News Courier.
Local News
May 20, 2012
Three county schools receive bronze medals
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