U.S. News & World Report releases top 20 high school rankings

The official 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings for high schools have been released, evaluating nearly 27,000 eligible public high schools. Approximately 18,000 of these institutions received national rankings.

The evaluation criteria for these rankings include college readiness, state assessments, performance by underserved students, and graduation rates. The report aims to highlight schools that offer academic rigor, advanced coursework, and resources to prepare students for future careers.

Among the top-ranked institutions are Central Magnet School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, which holds a 100% graduation rate, and Signature School in Evansville, Indiana, which also maintains a 100% graduation rate.