Gov. Nathan Deal, along with the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, or GOSA, last week announced that 226 Georgia public schools in 54 districts will receive Highest Performing or Greatest Gains school awards, an increase of eight schools over last year. Riverview Elementary School was the only school in Dawson County to make the list, receiving a Platinum award for Greatest Gains. “Congratulations to the educators and administrators in Georgia’s award-winning schools who have exceeded expectations in preparing their students," Deal said in a press release Nov. 17. “By implementing the best methods for teaching young minds, educators at Highest Performing and Greatest Gains schools are going above and beyond to help their students develop the skills needed for future success.”