U.S. News Reveals 2026-2027 Best High Schools Rankings

U.S. News & World Report announced its 2026-2027 Best High Schools rankings today. The annual evaluation identifies and ranks public, charter, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) schools in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, as well as in major metropolitan areas.

The rankings aim to provide parents and students with data on school performance and college readiness. The methodology considers factors such as student outcomes on state assessments and college-level exams taken by students, as well as graduation rates.

According to the 2026-2027 list, various states and metropolitan areas feature strong educational systems. The report highlights regional differences in the concentration of high-performing institutions.

U.S. News & World Report has been publishing its school rankings annually for many years. The list seeks to increase transparency regarding educational system performance and provide comparable data on schools across the United States.