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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #101 |
2500 JAMES MADISON DR
VIENNA, VA 22181
Gold Medal
|
20:1
Larger than National Avg
2,000 Students 100 Teachers |
75.3
Above National Avg
87% Tested (AP®) 71% Passed (AP®) |
| #102 |
4220 EMERSON AVE
DALLAS, TX 75205
Gold Medal
|
14:1
Near National Avg
2,017 Students 141 Teachers |
75.2
Above National Avg
88% Tested (AP®) 71% Passed (AP®) |
| #103 |
1800 SOUTH LEMAY AVE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
Gold Medal
|
15:1
Near National Avg
764 Students 50 Teachers |
75.0
Above National Avg
86% Tested (AP®) 71% Passed (AP®) |
| #104 |
200 WHITE OAK LN
SCARSDALE, NY 10583
Gold Medal
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
914 Students 76 Teachers |
74.7
Above National Avg
82% Tested (AP®) 72% Passed (AP®) |
| #105 |
2100 WOOTTON PARKWAY
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Gold Medal
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
2,409 Students 129 Teachers |
74.6
Above National Avg
85% Tested (AP®) 71% Passed (AP®) |
| #106 |
250 RICHARD MONTGOMERY DR
ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
Gold Medal
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
2,044 Students 114 Teachers |
74.6
Above National Avg
82% Tested (AP®) 72% Passed (AP®) |
| #107 |
1633 DAVIDSON RD
MCLEAN, VA 22101
Gold Medal
|
20:1
Larger than National Avg
1,952 Students 99 Teachers |
74.4
Above National Avg
81% Tested (AP®) 72% Passed (AP®) |
| #108 |
11 BACON RD
OLD WESTBURY, NY 11568
Gold Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
788 Students 71 Teachers |
74.3
Above National Avg
83% Tested (AP®) 72% Passed (AP®) |
| #109 |
21840 MCCLELLAN RD
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Gold Medal
|
N/A
N/A
2,496 Students N/A Teachers |
73.8
Above National Avg
79% Tested (AP®) 72% Passed (AP®) |
| #110 |
3434 SOUTH R L THORNTON
DALLAS, TX 75224
Gold Medal
|
14:1
Near National Avg
819 Students 59 Teachers |
73.7
Above National Avg
97% Tested (AP®) 66% Passed (AP®) |
| #111 |
700 MED HIGH DR
MERCEDES, TX 78570
Gold Medal
|
14:1
Near National Avg
816 Students 56 Teachers |
73.3
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 64% Passed (AP®) |
| #112 |
5931 WEST 18TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
Gold Medal
|
N/A
N/A
1,591 Students N/A Teachers |
73.1
Above National Avg
90% Tested (AP®) 68% Passed (AP®) |
| #113 |
613 17TH AVE NORTH
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Gold Medal
|
23:1
Larger than National Avg
1,162 Students 50 Teachers |
73.0
Above National Avg
92% Tested (AP®) 67% Passed (AP®) |
| #114 |
2445 SAN DIEGO RD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
Gold Medal
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
1,168 Students 60 Teachers |
72.4
Above National Avg
96% Tested (AP®) 65% Passed (AP®) |
| #115 |
3155 NORTH COLLEGE AVE
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
Gold Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
280 Students 18 Teachers |
72.1
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 63% Passed (AP®) |
| #116 |
9525 MAIN ST
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
Gold Medal
|
20:1
Larger than National Avg
2,140 Students 106 Teachers |
72.0
Above National Avg
85% Tested (AP®) 68% Passed (AP®) |
| #117 |
140 SHEPHERD ST
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570
Gold Medal
|
10:1
Smaller than National Avg
1,114 Students 114 Teachers |
71.7
Above National Avg
75% Tested (IB) 71% Passed (IB) |
| #118 |
2900 SUTTON RD
VIENNA, VA 22181
Gold Medal
|
20:1
Larger than National Avg
2,275 Students 116 Teachers |
71.7
Above National Avg
82% Tested (AP®) 68% Passed (AP®) |
| #119 |
WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY WEST
PFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660
Gold Medal
|
14:1
Near National Avg
561 Students 41 Teachers |
71.6
Above National Avg
95% Tested (AP®) 64% Passed (AP®) |
| #120 |
82 TURKEY LN
COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY 11724
Gold Medal
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
997 Students 86 Teachers |
71.1
Above National Avg
81% Tested (AP®) 68% Passed (AP®) |
| #121 |
70 ROARING BROOK RD
CHAPPAQUA, NY 10514
Gold Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
1,252 Students 110 Teachers |
71.0
Above National Avg
79% Tested (AP®) 68% Passed (AP®) |
| #122 |
186 EAST NORTH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14204
Gold Medal
|
13:1
Near National Avg
887 Students 66 Teachers |
70.8
Above National Avg
97% Tested (AP®) 62% Passed (AP®) |
| #123 |
170 ROCKAWAY AVE
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
Gold Medal
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
1,168 Students 102 Teachers |
70.7
Above National Avg
79% Tested (AP®) 68% Passed (AP®) |
| #124 |
353 CRENSHAW
HOUSTON, TX 77034
Gold Medal
|
15:1
Near National Avg
821 Students 54 Teachers |
70.4
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 61% Passed (AP®) |
| #125 |
10416 WOLVERINE WAY
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Gold Medal
|
22:1
Larger than National Avg
1,357 Students 62 Teachers |
70.2
Above National Avg
89% Tested (AP®) 64% Passed (AP®) |
