Florida high school football rankings show IMG Academy and Venice leading

Florida high school football rankings for the early 2026 season show dominant performances from top-tier programs. IMG Academy maintains its No. 1 state and national ranking after defeating Cornerstone Christian 59-10. St. Thomas Aquinas holds the No. 2 spot following a 38-14 victory over DeSoto in the Broward Showcase, while Miami Columbus entered the top three after defeating Bishop Gorman 33-28.

In regional area rankings, Venice remains at the top after a 64-8 win over SmartEn Sports Academy. Port Charlotte holds the second position despite a 43-24 loss to Clearwater Central Catholic, a result impacted by the absence of eight starters due to injury. Other notable regional performers include Charlotte, Lemon Bay, and Wellen Park, which are positioned as competitive mid-tier teams.