Gwinnett School of Mathematics Science and Technology was named the top school in Georgia by U.S. News and World Report’s annual Best High School rankings.

U.S. News and World Report ranked more than 20,500 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on their performance on state assessments, their graduation rates and how well they prepare students for college. Of the ranked Georgia schools, 16 were awarded gold medals, 48 earned silver medals and 43 received bronze medals.