Norwell High School has been named the best high school on the South Shore in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2024. The prestigious list ranks public high schools across the United States, with Norwell High School claiming the top spot in the South Shore region.
A total of 13 South Shore high schools made it to the Top 100 in Massachusetts, showcasing the region’s commitment to academic excellence. The rankings, released on Tuesday, considered 25,000 public high schools nationwide, evaluating factors such as college readiness, curriculum quality, state assessments, underserved student performance, and graduation rates.
Among the top performers in Massachusetts were Boston Latin School at No. 27 and the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School at No. 100. However, it was Norwell High School that stood out as the best in the state, ranking at No. 21 nationally.
The No. 1 high school in the country, according to the list, is BASIS Peoria, a charter school in Arizona. The full rankings, including state-specific lists and categories like traditional, charter, magnet, and STEM schools, can be found on the U.S. News website.
The success of Norwell High School and other South Shore institutions highlights the dedication to academic excellence and student success in the region. Congratulations to Norwell High School for achieving this well-deserved recognition as the best high school on the South Shore.