Seven RCSS Schools Show Academic Gains, Earn State CSI Progress Recognition

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Monday, January 5th, 2026

Seven Richmond County School System (RCSS) schools were named to the Georgia Department of Education’s FY25 Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Progress List yesterday for meeting state-defined benchmarks for academic growth.  
 
“Being named to the CSI Progress List shows that focused strategies, strong instruction and intentional support are making a difference for students,” said Dr. Malinda Cobb, superintendent of schools. “We are proud of the work happening in these schools and remain committed to sustained improvement that ensures every student has access to a high-quality education.”  

A total of 47 schools statewide received this recognition, which highlights CSI schools demonstrating documented improvement during the most recent year. The RCSS 2025-2026 CSI Progress schools are: 

 
CSI schools earn this recognition by showing at least a five percent increase in their College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) Content Mastery component score and by earning a score of 80 or higher in at least one additional CCRPI component: Progress, Closing Gaps, or Readiness. These benchmarks are used by the state to measure improvement during a school’s multi-year CSI identification period.  
  
For a full list of CSI Progress schools, visit the Georgia Department of Education website.