The Bibb County School District is excited to announce that Alexander II Magnet School was named a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School today by the U.S. Department of Education. This marks the second time in a decade that the school has received the distinction. Alexander II was named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2006.

“We are so excited to receive this prestigious achievement award. Alexander II strives each day to provide students with an environment that encourages learning, growth and respect for all,” said Alexander II Magnet School Principal Bertha Caldwell.

“We are very proud of what Alexander II's students have accomplished: an outstanding recognition for an outstanding school with an outstanding staff. This is a great day for Alexander II and the Bibb County School District,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis L. Jones Jr.

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools where students either achieve very high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap. The award plaque affirms the hard work of students, educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content. The award flag gracing a school’s building is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning. 

All schools are recognized in one of two performance categories, based on all student scores, subgroup student scores and graduation rates:

• Exemplary High Performing Schools are among their state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. Student subgroup performance and high school graduation rates are also at the highest levels.

• Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools are among their state’s highest performing schools in closing achievement gaps between a school’s subgroups and all students over the past five years. Student subgroup performance and high school graduation rates for each subgroup are at high levels.

“I commend these eight schools for their outstanding student performance," said State School Superintendent Richard Woods. “We have many schools that are doing a great job preparing students for a bright future, but these schools rose to the top and are very deserving of this recognition."