EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville High School is ranked No. 115 among 984 Illinois high schools in the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings.
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The school also ranks No. 25 among high schools in the St. Louis metropolitan area, making Edwardsville High School the highest-ranked school on the Illinois side of the metro area. Nationally, Edwardsville High School is ranked No. 2,817.
U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on factors including student performance on state-required tests, graduation rates and how well schools prepare students for college.
“Being recognized among the top high schools in Illinois and across the St. Louis metropolitan area is a tremendous honor and a reflection of what makes Edwardsville High School special,” EHS Principal Alex Fox said. “This recognition belongs to our students, whose determination and accomplishments continue to raise the bar; our dedicated teachers and staff, who inspire excellence every day; and our families and community, whose unwavering support helps our students thrive. We are proud of this achievement, but even more proud of the culture of excellence we are building together.”
The complete U.S. News & World Report rankings and methodology are available at usnews.com/education/best-high-schools.
