McIntosh High School was one of eight Georgia public schools that have been chosen for 2007 National Blue Ribbon designation, announced State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox Wednesday afternoon.

"These are eight schools that are leading the way in academic achievement and improvement," said Superintendent Cox. "In Georgia, we know how great these schools are. Now, the whole country knows it too."

McIntosh won the award for scoring in the top 10 percent of all schools in student achievement.
Representatives from these schools are invited to attend an awards ceremony hosted by the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. November 12 and 13. They will also be honored by the state at an event next year.