10 Percent of U.S. Elite High Schools Now Hail from Texas

 Texas has emerged as a leading state for high school education, particularly appealing to parents looking for alternatives to mainstream curricula. According to the U. S. News 2025-2026 Best High Schools Rankings, Texas boasts ten of the top 100 high schools in the nation.

• Texas accounts for 10% of the top 100 high schools, as evaluated from nearly 18,000 public high schools across the U. S.

• The rankings are determined by six factors that assess student performance and college preparation.

• Eight of the top ten schools in Texas are magnet schools, which offer specialized programs, while two are open-enrollment charter schools.

• The top three ranked schools in Texas are:

1. School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG) – A college prep magnet school in Dallas ISD.

2. Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School – A magnet school also in Dallas ISD.

3. School of Science and Engineering – Another magnet college prep school located in Dallas ISD.

Texas’s focus on magnet and charter schools is presented as a compelling argument for school choice, demonstrating success in education that caters to high-achieving students. 

https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/01/12/10-percent-of-us-elite-high-schools-now-hail-from-texas-n2198062