National Rankings Best High Schools
We evaluated more than 21,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards and how well they prepare students for college. Read the full methodology.
| National Rank | School | Students / Teachers | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|---|
| — |
706 NORTH PEARL
WAYLAND, IA 52654
Bronze Medal
|
9:1
Smaller than National Avg
226 Students 24 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
625 BROAD ST
WADSWORTH, OH 44281
Bronze Medal
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
1,629 Students 85 Teachers |
11.0
Near National Avg
13% Tested (AP®) 10% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
201 US HWY 90 WEST
WAELDER, TX 78959
Bronze Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
248 Students 23 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
500 SOUTH 3RD ST
CATHLAMET, WA 98612
Bronze Medal
|
20:1
Larger than National Avg
154 Students 8 Teachers |
4.7
Below National Avg
9% Tested (AP®) 3% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
67160 FARRINGTON HWY
WAIALUA, HI 96791
Bronze Medal
|
14:1
Near National Avg
600 Students 42 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
1012 CENTER ST
RACINE, WI 53403
Bronze Medal
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
300 Students 17 Teachers |
5.2
Below National Avg
7% Tested (AP®) 4% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
4230 NORTH UNIVERSITY AVE
PROVO, UT 84604
Bronze Medal
|
15:1
Near National Avg
323 Students 21 Teachers |
6.3
Below National Avg
10% Tested (AP®) 5% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
320 LOWER CRESTLINE DR
WALDPORT, OR 97394
Bronze Medal
|
22:1
Larger than National Avg
236 Students 11 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
151 RAZORBACK LN
WALHALLA, SC 29691
Bronze Medal
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
997 Students 56 Teachers |
11.5
Near National Avg
15% Tested (AP®) 10% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
1601 HIGHLAND AVE
JASPER, AL 35501
Bronze Medal
|
13:1
Near National Avg
787 Students 61 Teachers |
8.3
Below National Avg
15% Tested (AP®) 6% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
145 LATHROP ST
WALKERVILLE, MI 49459
Bronze Medal
|
15:1
Near National Avg
89 Students 6 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
8065 LOOP 570
WALL, TX 76957
Bronze Medal
|
10:1
Smaller than National Avg
324 Students 33 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
602 HIGH SCHOOL RD
TEACHEY, NC 28464
Bronze Medal
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
506 Students 42 Teachers |
1.3
Below National Avg
2% Tested (AP®) 1% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
2552 ROUTE 6
HAWLEY, PA 18428
Bronze Medal
|
17:1
Near National Avg
1,343 Students 80 Teachers |
13.3
Near National Avg
21% Tested (AP®) 11% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
20950 FIELDS STORE RD
WALLER, TX 77484
Bronze Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
1,533 Students 96 Teachers |
10.9
Near National Avg
22% Tested (AP®) 7% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
315 FIRST ST
WALLOWA, OR 97885
Bronze Medal
|
13:1
Near National Avg
109 Students 8 Teachers |
13.8
Near National Avg
34% Tested (AP®) 7% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
300 EAST COLLEGE
WALNUT GROVE, MO 65770
Bronze Medal
|
10:1
Smaller than National Avg
129 Students 14 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
910 NORTH 6TH ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Bronze Medal
|
8:1
Smaller than National Avg
860 Students 115 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
4131 NORTH CROWN AVE
STOCKTON, CA 95207
Bronze Medal
|
N/A
N/A
91 Students N/A Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
449 WALTON RD
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32433
Bronze Medal
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
810 Students 47 Teachers |
0.8
Below National Avg
1% Tested (AP®) 1% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
501 BUCHANAN ST
WAPELLO, IA 52653
Bronze Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
247 Students 22 Teachers |
5.1
Below National Avg
6% Tested (AP®) 5% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
700 VICTORY DR
WAYCROSS, GA 31503
Bronze Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
1,523 Students 98 Teachers |
14.3
Near National Avg
20% Tested (AP®) 12% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
1253 ATLANTA HWY
WARRENTON, GA 30828
Bronze Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
205 Students 18 Teachers |
5.3
Below National Avg
21% Tested (AP®) 0% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
3019 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Bronze Medal
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
864 Students 50 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
11% Tested (AP®) N/A Passed (AP®) |
| — |
311 SOUTH WATER ST
WARREN, IL 61087
Bronze Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
236 Students 21 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
224 EAST BRIDGE AVE
WARREN, MN 56762
Bronze Medal
|
13:1
Near National Avg
213 Students 16 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
20363 LN OF CHAMPIONS
WARSAW, MO 65355
Bronze Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
416 Students 27 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
1900 SEVENTH ST
WASCO, CA 93280
Bronze Medal
|
N/A
N/A
1,618 Students N/A Teachers |
14.6
Near National Avg
21% Tested (AP®) 12% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
1717 2ND ST NW
WASECA, MN 56093
Bronze Medal
|
10:1
Smaller than National Avg
44 Students 4 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
1717 2ND ST NW
WASECA, MN 56093
Bronze Medal
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
576 Students 34 Teachers |
13.9
Near National Avg
24% Tested (AP®) 10% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
115 NORTH D. ST
WASHINGTON, KS 66968
Bronze Medal
|
10:1
Smaller than National Avg
203 Students 21 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
1920 BLADENSHURG RD NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Bronze Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
351 Students 31 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
785 WEST 6TH ST
RENO, NV 89520
Bronze Medal
|
N/A
N/A
133 Students N/A Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
17886 WILDCAT DR
WATER VALLEY, TX 76958
Bronze Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
151 Students 14 Teachers |
10.0
Near National Avg
40% Tested (AP®) 0% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
200 EAST BIRCH
WATERVILLE, WA 98858
Bronze Medal
|
14:1
Near National Avg
167 Students 12 Teachers |
3.9
Below National Avg
16% Tested (AP®) 0% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
202 WEST SCHOOL RD
WAUBAY, SD 57273
Bronze Medal
|
7:1
Smaller than National Avg
64 Students 9 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
1013 3RD ST
WAUBUN, MN 56589
Bronze Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
262 Students 25 Teachers |
10.4
Near National Avg
25% Tested (AP®) 6% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
401 EAST ROBERTA AVE
WAUKESHA, WI 53186
Bronze Medal
|
64:1
Larger than National Avg
151 Students 2 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
401 EAST ROBERTA AVE
WAUKESHA, WI 53186
Bronze Medal
|
38:1
Larger than National Avg
69 Students 2 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
1061 3RD AVE NW
WAUKON, IA 52172
Bronze Medal
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
447 Students 26 Teachers |
4.1
Below National Avg
10% Tested (AP®) 2% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
514 SOUTH CAMBRIDGE ST
WAUTOMA, WI 54982
Bronze Medal
|
12:1
Near National Avg
419 Students 34 Teachers |
7.5
Below National Avg
13% Tested (AP®) 6% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
301 EAST MAIN ST
WAUZEKA, WI 53826
Bronze Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
98 Students 9 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
302 MILL ST
WAYNE CITY, IL 62895
Bronze Medal
|
12:1
Near National Avg
162 Students 13 Teachers |
2.4
Below National Avg
2% Tested (AP®) 2% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
707 SOUTH MAIN ST
WAYNESBORO, TN 38485
Bronze Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
337 Students 21 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
102 NORTH DEKALB ST
CORYDON, IA 50060
Bronze Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
264 Students 23 Teachers |
3.3
Below National Avg
3% Tested (AP®) 3% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
1325 AZALEA DR
WAYNESBORO, MS 39367
Bronze Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
1,047 Students 65 Teachers |
2.1
Below National Avg
6% Tested (AP®) 1% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
2 KENNY DAVIS BLVD
MONTICELLO, KY 42633
Bronze Medal
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
713 Students 38 Teachers |
6.7
Below National Avg
13% Tested (AP®) 5% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
55 NORTH CENTER
BICKNELL, UT 84715
Bronze Medal
|
15:1
Near National Avg
158 Students 11 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
3001 4TH ST
WAYNE, MI 48184
Bronze Medal
|
21:1
Larger than National Avg
1,872 Students 91 Teachers |
8.8
Below National Avg
18% Tested (AP®) 6% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
509 NORTH CENTER
WEAUBLEAU, MO 65774
Bronze Medal
|
12:1
Near National Avg
182 Students 15 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
917 CLAIRMONT DR
WEAVER, AL 36277
Bronze Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
532 Students 33 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
302 WEST WEBER AVE
STOCKTON, CA 95203
Bronze Medal
|
N/A
N/A
414 Students N/A Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
7168 WASHINGTON ST
PRESTON, GA 31824
Bronze Medal
|
13:1
Near National Avg
101 Students 8 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
909 HILLSIDE
WEED, CA 96094
Bronze Medal
|
N/A
N/A
194 Students N/A Teachers |
13.1
Near National Avg
23% Tested (AP®) 10% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
506 WEST MAIN ST
WEIMAR, TX 78962
Bronze Medal
|
8:1
Smaller than National Avg
200 Students 24 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
707 SOUTH CURTIS
WELCH, OK 74369
Bronze Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
123 Students 12 Teachers |
3.6
Below National Avg
4% Tested (AP®) 4% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
135 PINSON RD
ANNISTON, AL 36201
Bronze Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
547 Students 35 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
629 NORTH MAIN ST
WELLINGTON, OH 44090
Bronze Medal
|
17:1
Near National Avg
425 Students 26 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
2800WILSON RD SW
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35221
Bronze Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
982 Students 63 Teachers |
5.2
Below National Avg
17% Tested (AP®) 1% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
1130 QUEEN AVE SW
ALBANY, OR 97321
Bronze Medal
|
24:1
Larger than National Avg
1,410 Students 58 Teachers |
9.6
Near National Avg
12% Tested (AP®) 9% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
300 3RD AVE SW
WEST BEND, IA 50597
Bronze Medal
|
7:1
Smaller than National Avg
103 Students 14 Teachers |
6.0
Below National Avg
12% Tested (AP®) 4% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
444 ALLPORT CUTOFF
MORRISDALE, PA 16858
Bronze Medal
|
14:1
Near National Avg
587 Students 42 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
8750 PHELAN BLVD
BEAUMONT, TX 77706
Bronze Medal
|
14:1
Near National Avg
2,418 Students 167 Teachers |
12.7
Near National Avg
24% Tested (AP®) 9% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
408 WEST VAN WEISS BLVD
WEST BURLINGTON, IA 52655
Bronze Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
221 Students 20 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
620 PASSAIC AVE
WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
Bronze Medal
|
8:1
Smaller than National Avg
238 Students 31 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
300 WEST CALDWELL DR
LENOIR, NC 28645
Bronze Medal
|
13:1
Near National Avg
890 Students 69 Teachers |
8.8
Below National Avg
11% Tested (AP®) 8% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
760 HWY 77
ATWOOD, TN 38220
Bronze Medal
|
15:1
Near National Avg
485 Students 33 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
301 COUNTY RD 2
BARRETT, MN 56311
Bronze Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
344 Students 22 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
305 PEMBER
MAYNARD, IA 50655
Bronze Medal
|
8:1
Smaller than National Avg
108 Students 13 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
1852 SOUTH US 421
FRANCESVILLE, IN 47946
Bronze Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
264 Students 23 Teachers |
4.3
Below National Avg
13% Tested (AP®) 2% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
768 HWY M
PARK HILLS, MO 63601
Bronze Medal
|
15:1
Near National Avg
284 Students 19 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
605 NEW ST
MANCHESTER, IA 52057
Bronze Medal
|
14:1
Near National Avg
540 Students 38 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
4515 ELM ST
WALNUT GROVE, AL 35990
Bronze Medal
|
17:1
Near National Avg
436 Students 26 Teachers |
2.7
Below National Avg
5% Tested (AP®) 2% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
2400 LONGLEAF DR
PENSACOLA, FL 32526
Bronze Medal
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
1,294 Students 71 Teachers |
12.8
Near National Avg
17% Tested (AP®) 12% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
22318 ROUTE 62
TIONESTA, PA 16353
Bronze Medal
|
14:1
Near National Avg
161 Students 12 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
410 PINE ST
MONDAMIN, IA 51557
Bronze Medal
|
14:1
Near National Avg
223 Students 16 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
1200 NEW STINE RD
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
Bronze Medal
|
N/A
N/A
2,113 Students N/A Teachers |
9.0
Near National Avg
12% Tested (AP®) 8% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
701 GARFIELD AVE
IRON RIVER, MI 49935
Bronze Medal
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
292 Students 16 Teachers |
0.8
Below National Avg
3% Tested (AP®) 0% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
254 SPRINGHILL RD
LAUREL, MS 39443
Bronze Medal
|
15:1
Near National Avg
1,351 Students 92 Teachers |
4.7
Below National Avg
10% Tested (AP®) 3% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
7208 US HWY 68 NORTH
WEST LIBERTY, OH 43357
Bronze Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
669 Students 42 Teachers |
1.4
Below National Avg
2% Tested (AP®) 1% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
948 JACKSON LIBERTY DR SW
BROOKHAVEN, MS 39601
Bronze Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
707 Students 45 Teachers |
0.6
Below National Avg
2% Tested (AP®) 0% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
1787 182ND ST
INWOOD, IA 51240
Bronze Medal
|
9:1
Smaller than National Avg
216 Students 23 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
3RD ST NW
STATE CENTER, IA 50247
Bronze Medal
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
286 Students 24 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
201 RIGGS ST
WEST MONROE, LA 71291
Bronze Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
1,938 Students 125 Teachers |
4.4
Below National Avg
5% Tested (AP®) 4% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
147 WARRIOR DR
MOUNT GILEAD, NC 27306
Bronze Medal
|
14:1
Near National Avg
589 Students 42 Teachers |
11.5
Near National Avg
16% Tested (AP®) 10% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
5094 NORTH US 33
LIGONIER, IN 46767
Bronze Medal
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
739 Students 40 Teachers |
9.8
Near National Avg
30% Tested (AP®) 3% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
935 WASHINGTON ST
WESTON, MO 64098
Bronze Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
304 Students 29 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
2700 MATTAPONI AVE
WEST POINT, VA 23181
Bronze Medal
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
259 Students 15 Teachers |
5.0
Below National Avg
5% Tested (AP®) 5% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
3733 SW 80TH AVE
OCALA, FL 34481
Bronze Medal
|
20:1
Larger than National Avg
1,956 Students 97 Teachers |
14.2
Near National Avg
34% Tested (AP®) 8% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
109 TIMBERLAND HWY WEST
PINELAND, TX 75968
Bronze Medal
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
300 Students 26 Teachers |
1.0
Below National Avg
4% Tested (AP®) 0% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
1200 ANNA ST
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95605
Bronze Medal
|
N/A
N/A
73 Students N/A Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
178 WOLF DR
RURAL VALLEY, PA 16249
Bronze Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
584 Students 53 Teachers |
8.2
Below National Avg
16% Tested (AP®) 6% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
775 NORTH WEST SIDE HWY
DAYTON, ID 83232
Bronze Medal
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
170 Students 15 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
480 LA HWY 3127
EDGARD, LA 70049
Bronze Medal
|
9:1
Smaller than National Avg
208 Students 24 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
18333 HWY 182 WEST
BALDWIN, LA 70514
Bronze Medal
|
13:1
Near National Avg
408 Students 32 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
| — |
306 EAST RED CROSS RD
OAKBORO, NC 28129
Bronze Medal
|
17:1
Near National Avg
915 Students 54 Teachers |
11.7
Near National Avg
17% Tested (AP®) 10% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
1610 ST HWY 30 WEST
MYRTLE, MS 38650
Bronze Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
581 Students 36 Teachers |
3.0
Below National Avg
12% Tested (AP®) 0% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
3401 WEST MUSTANG WAY
HEMET, CA 92545
Bronze Medal
|
N/A
N/A
1,877 Students N/A Teachers |
14.3
Near National Avg
19% Tested (AP®) 13% Passed (AP®) |
| — |
8028 WEST BATT RD
CAMPBELLSBURG, IN 47108
Bronze Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
448 Students 28 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |
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2055 ELKO AVE
WENDOVER, NV 89883
Bronze Medal
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11:1
Smaller than National Avg
327 Students 29 Teachers |
N/A
N/A
N/A Tested (N/A) N/A Passed (N/A) |

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