Two Region 9 schools, Archer City Elementary and Quanah High School, have been honored as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. Announced on September 23 by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, the two local schools are among 31 in Texas to receive this prestigious award, which celebrates high academic performance and success in closing achievement gaps.

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, one of the Department of Education’s longest-standing initiatives, recognizes public and non-public schools that demonstrate excellence in education. Schools are selected based on either their overall academic achievement or their efforts in reducing performance disparities among different student groups. Since its inception in 1982, the program has aimed to highlight and share best practices from the nation's top-performing schools.

“Being chosen as a National Blue Ribbon School is a special distinction that reflects the hard work of teachers, staff, administrators, students, and parents in striving for academic excellence,” said Governor Abbott. “These schools represent the very best of what Texas education can offer. Texas will continue to be a national leader in education because we ensure our schools have the resources and support they need for young Texans to receive a high-quality education. Together, we will chart a course toward a bigger, brighter Texas.” 

You can find out more about these two schools here:

• Archer City Elementary
• Quanah High School

For additional details on the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, visit https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/.