New data highlights top-performing public, charter and STEM schools across all 50 states and major metro areas.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, announced the 2026-2027 Best High Schools rankings today, offering families a vital resource to navigate local education options and plan for academic success. The rankings evaluate around 27,000 eligible public high schools at the national, state and local levels, with nearly 18,000 ranked.
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