Listed below are towns with the highest average improved rank in each state (2021-26).
% Schools Improving Rankings Range: 19%
86%
Avg. % Schools Improving Rankings: 40%%
Towns With Highest Average Public School Improved Overall Rank in Each State (2026)
Town
Average Improved Rank
Most Improved Schools
Rank: #11.
+3,166
Rank: #22.
+2,879
Rank: #33.
+1,317
Rank: #44.
+1,287
Rank: #55.
+1,161
Rank: #66.
+1,053
Rank: #77.
+978
Rank: #88.
+974
Rank: #99.
+948
Rank: #1010.
+879
Rank: #1111.
+839
Rank: #1212.
+764
Rank: #1313.
+657
Rank: #1414.
+619
Rank: #1515.
+574
Rank: #1616.
+550
Rank: #1717.
+541
Rank: #1818.
+529
Rank: #1919.
+526
Rank: #2020.
+513
Rank: #2121.
+498
Rank: #2222.
+489
Rank: #2323.
+468
Rank: #2424.
+463
Rank: #2525.
+455
Rank: #2626.
+390
Rank: #2727.
+357
Rank: #2828.
+337
Rank: #2929.
+330
Rank: #3030.
+324
Rank: #3131.
+268
Rank: #3232.
+258
Rank: #3333.
+256
Rank: #3434.
+230
Rank: #3535.
+212
Rank: #3636.
+211
Rank: #3737.
+209
Rank: #3838.
+204
Rank: #3939.
+196
Rank: #4040.
+185
Rank: #4141.
+169
Rank: #4242.
+161
Rank: #4343.
+139
Rank: #4444.
+131
Rank: #4545.
+96
Rank: #4646.
+86
Rank: #4747.
+61
Rank: #4848.
+49
Rank: #4949.
+6
Rank: #5050.
+2
Rank: #51-5251-52.
-1
Rank: #51-5251-52.
-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What towns have the public schools with the highest improved overall rank?
The towns with the highest improved overall rank are Raymondville, TX ( average improved overall rank), Orange Cove, CA ( average improved overall rank) and Hillsboro, OH ( average improved overall rank).
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