Fifteen Broward County Public Schools high schools are among the top 27% of all ranked high schools in the nation in the 2025/26 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s showcase on Best High Schools. Topping the list for BCPS are Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy (ranked #4 in Florida and #56 in the nation) and Pompano Beach High School (ranked #21 in Florida and #200 in the nation). Rounding out the top five ranked high schools across BCPS are William T. McFatter Technical High School, Cypress Bay High School, and Atlantic Technical High School.
U.S. News & World Report evaluated more than 24,000 public high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly 18,000 high schools were ranked based on six factors: college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, college curriculum breadth, underserved student performance and graduation rates.
“We are incredibly proud that our high schools are consistently recognized for being among the best in the nation,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “These rankings reflect the hard work of our students; the dedication of our teachers, administrators and staff; and the support from our families and the community. They also highlight the world-class education our students receive to prepare them for success in college and careers.”
| BCPS High School | National Ranking and
% Among All Ranked High Schools |
Florida Ranking | |
| Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy | 56 | .31% | 4 |
| Pompano Beach High School | 200 | 1.12% | 21 |
| William T. McFatter Technical High School | 605 | 3.38% | 39 |
| Cypress Bay High School | 730 | 4.08% | 44 |
| Atlantic Technical College High School | 1,094 | 6.11% | 66 |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | 1,256 | 7.02% | 81 |
| West Broward High School | 1,595 | 8.91% | 105 |
| Fort Lauderdale High School | 1,691 | 9.45% | 109 |
| Broward Virtual School | 1,742 | 9.73% | 112 |
| Cooper City High School | 1,908 | 10.66% | 122 |
| Nova High School | 2,440 | 13.63% | 148 |
| Western High School | 3,124 | 17.45% | 182 |
| Everglades High School | 3,726 | 20.81% | 216 |
| Coral Glades High School | 4,283 | 23.93% | 245 |
| Charles W. Flanagan High School | 4,773 | 26.66% | 269 |
For more information on U.S. News & World Report’s rankings for best high schools, visit usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/national-rankings.
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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 247,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 86 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X” @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.