Best High Schools
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#1
School for the Talented and Gifted
Dallas, TX
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#2
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology
Alexandria, VA
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#3
School of Science and Engineering
Dallas, TX
Best High Schools Rankings by State
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
Special Features
Best Charter Schools
Charter schools are public schools that operate under charters, tend to have limited enrollment, and usually accept students through an application process. These are the best charter schools in the nation, as calculated by U.S. News.
Best Magnet Schools
Magnet schools are public schools that attract the most talented students in a region via an application process, often involving test scores and grade point averages. U.S. News brings you its list of the nation's best magnet schools.
Best STEM Schools
U.S. News looked at the top 500 public high schools—those that earned a gold medal in our Best High Schools rankings published in May 2012—to identify the best in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.
Most Connected Classrooms
Computers, wireless Internet, interactive digital workspaces, technical support staff, and high online engagement are keys to building a connected classroom. We surveyed schools from our 2009 Best High Schools rankings to gauge their connectivity.
School Administrators: Download and Display Your Badge
If your high school is nationally ranked, display a "U.S. News ranked" badge on your school's website. The Best High Schools badges are free downloads. For other uses, contact Wright's Media at usnews@wrightsmedia.com or (877) 652-5295.