Coral Springs’ Coral Glades and Marjory Stoneman Douglas high schools earn spots among the nation’s best in new U.S. News rankings
Coral Springs, Florida – Two high schools connected to Coral Springs have earned spots among the nation’s best high schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, giving local students, families and educators another reason to celebrate.
Coral Glades High School, located in Coral Springs, ranked No. 4,637 nationally and No. 291 among Florida schools. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which serves students from parts of Coral Springs, placed considerably higher, ranking No. 1,289 in the nation and No. 84 in Florida.
Both schools were included in the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings released as part of a nationwide comparison of public high schools.
Stoneman Douglas placed within the top 7.18 percent of the approximately 18,000 schools that received a national ranking. Coral Glades was also among the higher-performing schools nationally, landing within the top 25.84 percent.
While the two schools occupy different positions on the list, their inclusion is notable because the rankings cover thousands of public high schools from across the United States.
The rankings are based on several measures related to academic performance and preparation for life after high school. U.S. News considers college readiness, the availability of college-level coursework, student performance on state assessments and graduation rates when determining the rankings.
The results put both Coral Springs-connected schools among 16 Broward County Public Schools high schools that ranked within the top 26 percent nationally.
Four Broward schools performed particularly strongly, landing within the top 5 percent of all ranked schools. Those schools were Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy, Pompano Beach High School, William T. McFatter Technical High School and Cypress Bay High School.
For Coral Springs, the rankings highlight the performance of two schools serving the local community, even though their national positions are separated by more than 3,000 places.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ No. 1,289 national ranking placed it well inside the top 10 percent of ranked schools. Its Florida ranking of No. 84 further illustrates its position among schools across the state.
Coral Glades, meanwhile, ranked No. 4,637 nationally and No. 291 in Florida. Its national position put the school within roughly the top quarter of all schools ranked by U.S. News.
The rankings were compiled using information from a much larger pool of schools. U.S. News reviewed data from close to 27,000 public high schools located throughout all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Of those schools, about 18,000 received a national ranking.
That broad comparison means schools included on the list are being measured against institutions from communities across the country, rather than only against other schools in Broward County or Florida.
Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn pointed to the work of students, teachers and families when discussing the district’s results.
“We’re proud to have our schools ranked among the best in the country. This achievement is something our entire community can celebrate,” said Superintendent Howard Hepburn. “These rankings reflect the dedication of our students, the passion of our educators and the support of our families.”
The district’s overall showing includes schools with different academic programs and student populations. The 16 schools reaching the top 26 percent represent a broad portion of Broward County’s public education system.
For families in Coral Springs, the recognition provides a snapshot of how two familiar schools compare on measures that U.S. News considers important to college and career preparation.
The rankings do not tell the entire story of a school or the experiences of its students, but they do provide one national measure of academic performance. This year’s results place both Coral Glades High School and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School among thousands of public schools recognized in the national rankings.
With both schools earning a place on the list, Coral Springs has a visible presence in this year’s U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, alongside several other Broward County schools that also received national recognition.
