Apr 28, 2021
While lots of parents worry whether their kids will get into a good college, going to a good high school will likely do a lot to get them there. Well, now parents can know whether or not the high school their kids are going to makes the grade.
“U.S. News & World Report” just released their 2021 Best High School rankings.
They evaluated 17,800 schools based on six criteria, with certain factors weighing more heavily than others. Those criteria include:
College readiness
Graduation rates
Topping this year’s list is Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia.
The school ranks number one for college readiness, and math and reading performance and proficiency. The school also has a 100% graduation rate.
UpdatedTue, Apr 27, 2021 at 4:34 pm CT
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U.S. News and World Report ranked more than 17,800 public high schools throughout the country. Both Niles Township High School District 219 schools ranked among the top 80 in Illinois. (Nicole Bertic/Patch)
SKOKIE, IL Niles Township High School District 219 schools have both been named among the best high schools in Illinois, according to a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report.
This year s list ranks more than 17,800 public high schools throughout the country.
Among those schools, Niles West High School was ranked No. 66 in Illinois and No. 1,539 nationwide.
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U.S. News ranked Niles North High School No. 79 in the state and No. 1,776 in the nation.
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U.S. News and World Report ranked more than 17,800 public high schools throughout the country. Deerfield High School ranked No. 295 in the United States. (Jonah Meadows/Patch)
DEERFIELD, IL Deerfield High School has been named among the best high schools in Illinois, according to a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report.
This year s list ranks more than 17,800 public high schools throughout the country.
Among those schools, Deerfield High School was ranked No. 12 in Illinois and No. 295 nationwide. That marks an improvement compared to last year when DHS was ranked No. 14 in the state and 316 in the United States.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (VA)
Academic Magnet High School ( North Charleston SC)
The Davidson Academy of Nevada
Payton College Preparatory High School (IL)
School for Advanced Studies (FL)
Sumner Academy of Arts and Science (KS)
Merrol Hyde Magnet School (TN)
BASIS Chandler (AZ)
Signature School (IN)
#2 Charleston School of the Arts North Charleston
#3 Wando Mt Pleasant
#5 Chapin
Others in the Midlands Dreher at #9, Blythewood at #11, Spring Hill (Chapin) #15, Lexington #16, Dutch Fork #19. Spring Valley #22, Ridge View #32, River Bluff #34
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Fox Lane High School (Google Maps)
BEDFORD, NY Thirty-four high schools in the Hudson Valley are among the best in the United States, according to a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report, and Fox Lane High School is among them.
This year s list ranks more than 17,800 public high schools throughout the country, giving them scores within their state as well as nationwide.
Fox Lane High School was ranked 843rd in the nation and 78th in New York, receiving an overall score of 95.28/100.
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13. Bronxville High School (145)
14. Edgemont High School (146)
18. Byram Hills High School (167)
19. Rye High School (169)