GECHS earns U.S. News ranking

Greene Early College High School has been ranked No. 231 in North Carolina among the 2024 Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report, Greene County Schools reported. The rankings evaluate nearly 18,000 schools at the national, state and local level.

“Greene Early College is a special place to learn and work,” Principal Taylor Moore said. “At Greene Early College High School, our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an engaging and stimulating environment where every student can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We aim to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to succeed during high school and in life after high school.”

He added that “through a blend of rigorous academics, innovative programs, and enriching extracurricular opportunities, we strive to inspire a lifelong passion for learning and a commitment to making a positive impact on the world. Our students are not just preparing for the future; they are actively shaping it.”

The schools system said methodology at GEC focuses on six factors: college readiness; reading, math and science proficiency; reading, math and science performance; underserved student performance; college curriculum breadth; and graduation rates.

“The 2024 Best High Schools rankings highlight schools across the country where students consistently demonstrate academic excellence,” said LaMont Jones, managing editor of education at U.S. News. “Having access to our data on the high schools can empower families as they navigate today’s educational environment and plan for the future.”

Parents and students can see how Greene Early College High School compares to other institutions and how the rankings are calculated on USNews.com.