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Small Schools, Big Success | Birmingham News
U.S. News’ 2026-27 high school rankings reveal a surprising twist: the top schools are tiny, with eight out of ten under 800 students. These elite institutions excel in six key areas—college readiness, curriculum breadth, test performance, graduation rates, and equity—proving that size isn’t everything. Central Magnet School in Tennessee leads with a perfect score in four categories, joined by Signature School and Julia R. Masterman Secondary. The data, compiled from over 27,000 schools by U.S. News and RTI International, highlights how smaller, focused environments can drive exceptional…
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