Controversial Rankings: Kentucky High Schools Make it onto U.S. News & World Report’s Top High Schools List Despite Criticism over Methodology

In a recent report by U.S. News & World Report, the top high schools in the United States were ranked, with over 200 Kentucky schools making the list. To determine the rankings, the publication evaluated factors such as college readiness, graduation rates, and state assessment proficiency for nearly 25,000 schools across the country.

However, the ranking methodology used by U.S. News & World Report has faced criticism for favoring wealthier communities. This backlash was reported by the Detroit Free Press. Despite this controversy, Kentucky schools were well-represented in the rankings.

In Kentucky, 28 JCPS magnet schools and programs will no longer receive busing after being recognized on the list of top schools. The rankings included a variety of institutions from different areas of the state, highlighting top ten high schools in Louisville and Lexington based on specific ranking criteria.