Posted by Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti on 4/23/2024 4:11:00 PM
For Immediate Release
Contact: Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Office of Communications
813-272-4060
Tampa, Fl. (April 23, 2024) –Hillsborough County public schools continue to shine, as the newly-released U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools list ranks all our high schools as some of the best in the state and the nation.
The U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best High Schools rankings include data on nearly 25,000 high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. The schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college.
Those data sets include College Readiness, State Assessment Proficiency, State Assessment Performance, Underserved Student Performance, College Curriculum Breadth, and Graduation Rate.
"We are thrilled to see Hillsborough County Schools recognized in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools list. This honor is a testament to the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the unwavering support of our community. It underscores our commitment to providing high-quality education and highlights the success of our initiatives aimed at enhancing student achievement and educational opportunities across all our campuses." said Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent Van Ayres.
State Rankings
Plant High School - #36
Newsome High School - #43
Steinbrenner High School - #52
Robinson High School - #68
Sickles High School - #85
Strawberry Crest High School - #108
Tampa Bay Tech High School - #141
Bloomingdale High School - #150
Alonso High School - #152
Middleton High School - #154
Riverview High School - #174
Hillsborough High School - #179
King High School - #185
Durant High School - #216
Wharton High School - #230
Gaither High School - #237
Leto High School - #243
Plant City High School - #254
Blake High School - #264
Freedom High School - #299
Jefferson High School - #307
Armwood High School - #316
Lennard High School - #329
Spoto High School - #339
East Bay High School - #360
Brandon High School - #450
Sumner High School - #477
Chamberlain High School - #505
Read more about how U.S. News calculated the Best High Schools Rankings »