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Aug. 22, 2025 - Congrats to five Team Duval high schools for ranking among the top 50 high schools in the state!

This is according to U.S. News & World Report, which recently ranked the best high schools . The publication’s criteria are based on six key factors, including college readiness and graduation rates.

Help us congratulate these schools:

Stanton College Preparatory School, ranked #6 in Florida

Paxon School for Advanced Studies, ranked #18 in Florida

Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies, ranked #23 in Florida

Darnell Cookman School of Medical Arts, ranked #26 in Florida

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, ranked #33 in Florida

Stanton additionally ranks #65 among the best high schools nationally. Great work to all!