Most Improved Public Schools in the US

The most improved public schools in each state are listed below (2021-26).
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
% Schools Improving Rankings Range: 19% 54% Avg. % Schools Improving Rankings: 40%%

Public Schools in Each State By Overall Rank Improvement (2026)

State
% Schools Improving Rankings
Most Improved Schools

Recent Articles

How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.

Did You Know?

The state with highest % schools improving rankings is Pennsylvania, with 54%. The state with lowest % schools improving rankings is Vermont, with 19%.