What does this high schools ranking show?

It orders states by High schools. It is a comparison of this one published measure, not an overall ranking of where to live.

Where do these figures come from?

NCES via Urban Institute supplies this measure. States without a comparable published value are shown as not ranked rather than estimated.

How should I use this ranking?

Use it to narrow a search, then open a state or county profile for the underlying figures, source dates and caveats. A statewide number may not describe every neighbourhood.

Rankings · Schools

Lowest high schools by state

High schools.

This measure has no better end. The order describes the states, it does not rank them — see the other direction.

NCES's own definition: lowest grade 7 or above and highest grade 12 or below. Schools spanning a wider range, K–12 most often, are counted separately rather than forced into a band.

How to read this ranking

District of Columbia has the lowest published high schools in this comparison, at 37. The next states shown are Delaware (37) and Vermont (40).

The table orders 51 states by high schools. It describes one published measure, not an overall judgment about where to live.

Use the result as a starting point, then compare the underlying source, dates, and local county figures before making a decision. NCES's own definition: lowest grade 7 or above and highest grade 12 or below. Schools spanning a wider range, K–12 most often, are counted separately rather than forced into a band.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this ranking show?: It orders states by High schools. It is one measure, not an overall verdict on where to live.
Where do the figures come from?: NCES via Urban Institute. States without a comparable published figure are listed as not ranked rather than estimated.
How should I use it?: Use it to narrow your search, then open a state or county profile for the source date, caveats and local context.

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Source: NCES via Urban Institute. · How this is built

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