This Northern Virginia High School Just Ranked No. 5 in the U.S.

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025–2026 list of best U.S. high schools, and it ranked Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria as No. 5 in the country.

The outlet rated more than 24,000 public high schools in all 50 states. They were ranked based on their performance on state-required tests, graduation rates, and how well they prepare students for college.