Table: Index Values for Montgomery County, Md., High Schools

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How can there be this much variation between 2007 and 2006? Test results do not change that rapidly in only 1 year. Some of these are 30+ point swings in the index scores. I think you need to rethink the methodology.
Having schools drop from Gold to Honorable shows an obvious flaw. It would make sense if a school dropped from Gold to Silver or Bronze.

Paul S of MD 12:13PM September 10, 2010

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Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings

Robert Morse is director of data research for U.S.News & World Report and has worked at the company since 1976. He develops the methodologies and surveys for the Best Colleges and Best Graduate Schools annual rankings, keeping an eye on higher-education trends to make sure the rankings offer prospective students the best analysis available. Morse Code provides deeper insights into the methodologies and is a forum for commentary and analysis of college, grad, and other rankings.