U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 rankings place two Brevard schools in the national top 100 — and West Shore Junior/Senior High among the top 50 public high schools in the country.
Five Brevard Public Schools high schools have been recognized among the best in Florida and the nation in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Rankings.
West Shore Junior/Senior High School led the district, ranking #5 in Florida and #47 nationally — a climb of 10 spots in the national rankings and a place among the top 50 public high schools in the United States.
“Being recognized as one of the top five high schools in the State of Florida by U.S. News & World Report is a tremendous honor that reflects the unwavering dedication of our students, teachers, staff, and families. At West Shore our mission is to transform our confident learners of today into the empowered leaders of tomorrow and this recognition is a testament to the strength of our community and our shared commitment to academic achievement and personal growth.”
— Principal Burt Clark, West Shore Junior/Senior High School
Edgewood Jr/Sr High School ranked #12 in Florida and #94 nationally, giving Brevard two schools in the national top 100.
“There are no words that can truly express how incredibly proud we are of Edgewood. This recognition not only reflects the dedication, collaboration, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our stakeholders every day, but also the collective focus we share on teaching and learning. It is a tremendous honor to see the hard work of our entire school community recognized on a national level. We are Edgewood! Pride. Purpose. Pack.”
— Principal Jacqueline Ingratta, Edgewood Jr/Sr High School
Brevard’s Top 5 High Schools
West Shore Junior/Senior High School
#5 in Florida • #47 in the U.S.
Edgewood Junior/Senior High School
#12 in Florida • #94 in the U.S.
Satellite High School
#95 in Florida • #1,386 in the U.S.
Viera High School
#122 in Florida • #1,789 in the U.S.
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School
#123 in Florida • #1,811 in the U.S.
How the Rankings Are Determined
U.S. News evaluated more than 23,000 public high schools nationwide. Rankings are based on a comprehensive analysis of college readiness, Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) participation and performance, graduation rates, and state assessment scores.
Excellence as a Standard
“Rankings like these reflect what our students and staff put in every day, and it is good to see that effort acknowledged. Brevard has every reason to be proud. Rigorous coursework prepares students for what comes after graduation, and these schools are delivering it.”
— Dr. Mark Rendell, Superintendent, Brevard Public Schools
These achievements underscore Brevard Public Schools’ mission to serve every student with excellence as the standard. The district remains focused on expanding access to rigorous academic programs and building environments where students are empowered to succeed.
See the full rankings and methodology at U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools.