This 2016-17 school year has started off with a bang for Northview High School and Chattahoochee High School, which were both named among Newsweek Magazines list of top-ranking public high schools. The annual list spotlights high achieving schools that continually challenge students with advanced curriculum offerings.

Of the 11 schools listed from Georgia, Northview was ranked #132 and Chattahoochee was ranked #281. Only 500 schools nationwide are spotlighted in the report.

The Newsweek ranking highlights the best public high schools that have proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready graduates. The lists ranking is based on six components:

• College acceptance rate (25%)
• Graduation rate (20%)
• Average Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate scores (17.5%)
• Average SAT/ACT scores (17.5%)
• Changes in 9th-grade to 12th-grade enrollment rates (10%)
• Counselor-to-student ratio (10%)

To be considered for the ranking, schools must complete a questionnaire from Newsweek. The entire report is online at Newsweek.com/high-schools/americas-top-high-schools-2016.