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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 |
606 EAST ROYAL LN
IRVING, TX 75039
Gold Medal
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
409 Students 35 Teachers |
85.7
Above National Avg
99% Tested (AP®) 81% Passed (AP®) |
| #52 |
11300 GAINSBOROUGH RD
POTOMAC, MD 20854
Gold Medal
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
2,113 Students 111 Teachers |
85.6
Above National Avg
92% Tested (AP®) 84% Passed (AP®) |
| #53 |
2325 WEST SUNSET RD
TUCSON, AZ 85741
Gold Medal
|
N/A
N/A
800 Students N/A Teachers |
85.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 80% Passed (AP®) |
| #54 |
900 MED HIGH DR
MERCEDES, TX 78570
Gold Medal
|
12:1
Near National Avg
675 Students 54 Teachers |
84.9
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 80% Passed (AP®) |
| #55 |
2001 LEON C. SIMON DR
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122
Gold Medal
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
657 Students 39 Teachers |
84.8
Above National Avg
97% Tested (AP®) 81% Passed (AP®) |
| #56 |
1315 DUMBLE
HOUSTON, TX 77023
Gold Medal
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
359 Students 21 Teachers |
84.8
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 80% Passed (AP®) |
| #57 |
78 AVE LOUIS PASTEUR
BOSTON, MA 02115
Gold Medal
|
23:1
Larger than National Avg
2,384 Students 103 Teachers |
84.4
Above National Avg
94% Tested (AP®) 81% Passed (AP®) |
| #58 |
800 MERLIN DR
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
Gold Medal
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
1,444 Students 75 Teachers |
84.3
Above National Avg
98% Tested (AP®) 80% Passed (AP®) |
| #59 |
7100 WHITTIER BLVD
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Gold Medal
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
1,951 Students 114 Teachers |
84.2
Above National Avg
89% Tested (AP®) 83% Passed (AP®) |
| #60 |
2800 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
Gold Medal
|
15:1
Near National Avg
636 Students 42 Teachers |
84.1
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 79% Passed (AP®) |
| #61 |
PARSONS ST
RYE, NY 10580
Gold Medal
|
14:1
Near National Avg
871 Students 62 Teachers |
84.0
Above National Avg
89% Tested (AP®) 82% Passed (AP®) |
| #62 |
55 SUTHERLAND ST
PITTSFORD, NY 14534
Gold Medal
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
1,020 Students 84 Teachers |
83.8
Above National Avg
88% Tested (AP®) 82% Passed (AP®) |
| #63 |
9450 159TH ST
JAMAICA, NY 11451
Gold Medal
|
17:1
Near National Avg
408 Students 24 Teachers |
83.7
Above National Avg
96% Tested (AP®) 80% Passed (AP®) |
| #64 |
1610 NORTH 8TH ST
KANSAS CITY, KS 66101
Gold Medal
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
864 Students 51 Teachers |
83.5
Above National Avg
95% Tested (IB) 80% Passed (IB) |
| #65 |
5400 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
HOUSTON, TX 77021
Gold Medal
|
16:1
Near National Avg
525 Students 33 Teachers |
83.4
Above National Avg
99% Tested (AP®) 78% Passed (AP®) |
| #66 |
4411 ANDERSON RD
HOUSTON, TX 77053
Gold Medal
|
15:1
Near National Avg
689 Students 45 Teachers |
83.3
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 78% Passed (AP®) |
| #67 |
501 SOUTH SAPODILLA AVE
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401
Gold Medal
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
1,311 Students 73 Teachers |
83.1
Above National Avg
91% Tested (AP®) 81% Passed (AP®) |
| #68 |
7309 LAZY CREEK DR
AUSTIN, TX 78724
Gold Medal
|
15:1
Near National Avg
878 Students 57 Teachers |
82.9
Above National Avg
89% Tested (AP®) 81% Passed (AP®) |
| #69 |
29 FT GREENE PLACE
BROOKLYN, NY 11217
Gold Medal
|
23:1
Larger than National Avg
5,141 Students 221 Teachers |
82.3
Above National Avg
94% Tested (AP®) 78% Passed (AP®) |
| #70 |
35800 EAST HIST COLUMBIA RIVER
CORBETT, OR 97019
Gold Medal
|
25:1
Larger than National Avg
634 Students 25 Teachers |
82.2
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 76% Passed (AP®) |
| #71 |
472 MENDON RD
PITTSFORD, NY 14534
Gold Medal
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
993 Students 83 Teachers |
82.2
Above National Avg
90% Tested (AP®) 80% Passed (AP®) |
| #72 |
251 BAYSIDE RD
ARCATA, CA 95521
Gold Medal
|
N/A
N/A
124 Students N/A Teachers |
82.1
Above National Avg
82% Tested (IB) 82% Passed (IB) |
| #73 |
504ROUTE 46 WEST
TETERBORO, NJ 07608
Gold Medal
|
10:1
Smaller than National Avg
643 Students 63 Teachers |
81.9
Above National Avg
95% Tested (AP®) 77% Passed (AP®) |
| #74 |
99 CEDAR SWAMP RD
JERICHO, NY 11753
Gold Medal
|
13:1
Near National Avg
1,199 Students 95 Teachers |
81.7
Above National Avg
90% Tested (AP®) 79% Passed (AP®) |
| #75 |
1192 CLARENDON AVE
AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002
Gold Medal
|
13:1
Near National Avg
322 Students 25 Teachers |
81.5
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 75% Passed (AP®) |
