The latest edition features specialized STEM and Charter rankings alongside traditional state, district and metro area categories.

WASHINGTON , Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, announced the 2025-2026 Best High Schools rankings today. The rankings evaluate nearly 24,000 eligible public high schools at the national, state and local levels, with nearly 18,000 ranked.

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"Students and families need data to help them make one of the most important decisions of their academic journey. Our Best High Schools rankings provide the insights to help them identify schools that will prepare students for college success," says LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for education at U.S. News. "Access to information isn't j

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