# U.S. News & World Report high school rankings

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> Updated: 2026-10-19T03:33:13.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026–2027 rankings for public high schools, evaluating approximately 27,000 eligible institutions across the United States. The evaluation process utilizes metrics such as college readiness, graduation rates, state assessment proficiency, and the performance of underserved students.

Nationally, notable leaders include Central Magnet School in Tennessee and Signature School in Indiana, both of which reported 100% graduation rates. Within Ohio, Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati secured the top state position, ranking 76th nationally, while Chagrin Falls High School moved from 23rd to 3rd in the state rankings. Of the nearly 27,000 eligible schools, approximately 18,000 received national rankings.

The report aims to highlight institutions that provide academic rigor, advanced coursework, and the necessary resources to prepare students for future careers.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: U.S. News & World Report releases top 20 high school rankings

U.S. News & World Report has announced its top 20 high school rankings for the 2026-27 school year, evaluating nearly 27,000 public schools based on college readiness and graduation rates.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-news-world-report-releases-top-20-high-school-rankings

### 2026-10-16: U.S. News & World Report releases top high school rankings

U.S. News & World Report released its 2026–2027 rankings for the top high schools in America, evaluating nearly 27,000 public schools based on college readiness and graduation rates.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-news-world-report-releases-top-high-school-rankings

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