GHS Ranks in Top 15% in Annual Rankings Report
For the 13th straight year, Giddings High School is a nationally ranked school according to the annual U.S. News and World Report rankings, which were published this week. A total of 25,000 high schools were reviewed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. With a proficiency score of 82.78, Giddings is firmly in the top 15%, ranking #3,044 nationally. Going head-to head with Texas schools, GHS is #282 out of 2,144 public high schools in Texas, putting Giddings in the top 15% within the state as well.
GHS surged ahead in the national rankings this year, climbing to #3,044. This is a jump of over 1,000 spots from the previous year. GHS Principal Michael Mahoney commented on the ranking, “The credit goes to our faculty across the entire District and our amazing students and graduates,” continued Mahoney. “There is a lot of noise about public education out there right now, but we should never doubt the positive impact educators have on their students. This is especially true in Giddings ISD. We provide our students with incredible educational experiences and opportunities and we hold them to high standards. Our students here at GISD continue to exceed our expectations.” Mahoney added, “I want to encourage our faculty, staff, and students to continue their great work at meeting our high standards of excellence. Let’s go Buffs!”
Key Factors Used in U.S. News Rankings
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