The designation recognizes schools which excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps.

Dunlap Middle School was one of 18 schools across the state — and the only one in the Tri-County area — to be named a “National Blue Ribbon” school. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona named the 18 schools,

GEORGIA — The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has recognized 356 schools as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, including 10 schools in Georgia. According to the DOE, the prestigious recognition is for schools that excel in academic performance or “make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups.”

Four Philadelphia-area schools are among the 356 across the country recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.

On Monday, the United States Department of Education announced 356 schools nationwide as Blue Ribbon Schools, including four East Texas schools. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas,

The prestigious list recognizes schools that excel academically and work to close achievement gaps across student groups.

Pellston Elementary School was one of 57 schools nationwide to be recognized in the "Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools" category.