Richmond’s Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School ranks #11 in The 100 Best Public High Schools in the U.S.

http://www.thebestschools.org/rankings/best-public-high-schools-us/
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The best public high schools serve all students for a wide range of life paths. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the United States has more than 24,000 public secondary schools; based on their research the huge list includes many exceptional public high schools.

With nearly a million page views a month, TheBestSchools.org is a leading resource for prospective students seeking a degree program or following news within higher education. Many U.S.-based universities cite the rankings and news articles, including Auburn, Texas A&M, and Fordham.

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