"The U.S. News & World Report recently unveiled its 2025-26 Best U.S. High Schools rankings, shedding light on the top-performing schools across the nation. The rankings, based on data from over 24,000 public high schools, focus on various criteria like college readiness, state assessment proficiency, and graduation rates. The top 10 high schools in the U.S. are not predominantly located in the Northeast, with the first Northeastern school appearing at No. 25. Western and Southern states dominate the top-ranked schools, challenging the traditional view of the Northeast as the educational hub."
"Families often prioritize living in areas with high-ranking schools, willing to pay a premium for housing in these districts. Affordability remains a concern, as housing prices in top-rated school areas carry a significant premium, far exceeding surrounding metro averages. Attending a top school can have lasting impacts on students, and many families believe the sacrifices and costs are justified for the quality education provided."
U.S. News & World Report released the 2025-26 Best U.S. High Schools rankings using data from over 24,000 public high schools. Rankings rely on college readiness, state assessment proficiency, and graduation rates as primary criteria. The top 10 schools are largely outside the Northeast, with the first Northeastern school at No. 25, and Western and Southern states dominate top positions. Families prioritize residing in districts with high-ranking schools and often pay substantial housing premiums to access those schools. Housing in top-rated school areas carries significant premiums beyond metro averages, raising affordability concerns despite perceived long-term student benefits.
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