Ranking D.C., Maryland, and Virginia public high schools placing students in the nation's most selective universities.
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Our D.C. Metro placement index values national placement while giving unique weight to powerful regional flagships and HBCU pipelines.
Fairfax County Public Schools
A true national outlier. "TJ" tops the rankings by offering a matriculation rate to Ivy+ institutions that rivals the most exclusive private boarding schools.
A fierce competition where D.C. charter and magnet schools challenge Montgomery County's traditional powerhouses for the top spots.
Montgomery County Public Schools
D.C. Charter Schools
District of Columbia Public Schools
While Traditional suburban schools offer incredible depth and a very high floor of achievement...
The absolute top performers are selective Magnet schools like Thomas Jefferson and Poolesville, which dominate the highest ECPI tiers with exceptional STEM and academic programs.
Explore our interactive database to compare top D.C., Maryland, and Virginia public high schools head-to-head.