ATLANTA - Two public high schools in Georgia are among the top 100 schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best High Schools list released this week.

What we know:

The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology (GSMST) in Lawrenceville led the way for the state, ranking No. 13 nationally with an overall score of 99.3 out of 100. The highly selective STEM-focused school boasts a 98% Advanced Placement (AP) participation rate, with 86% minority enrollment and 40% of students classified as economically disadvantaged. GSMST is part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools system.

Columbus High School , located in Columbus and part of the Muscogee County School District, also placed in the national top 100. The school earned a 99.56 score, ranking

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