Top 10 Public High Schools

"U.S. News analyzed data from nearly 22,000 public high schools to calculate the 2012 Best High Schools rankings. The top 500 schools earned a gold medal distinction, and the following 10 schools are the best of the best."

The Best High Schools in America

"NEWSWEEK studied more than 1,000 top schools to determine the best of the best: the ones producing kids ready for college—and life."

82 Percent of US Schools May Be Labeled 'Failing'

"An estimated 82 percent of US schools could be labeled as 'failing' under the nation's No Child Left Behind Act this year, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday."

Critics Say Top-Rated Chinese Education System Has a Flaw

"Critics say the Chinese education system, though tops in test-taking, has a shortfall in producing students who are innovative and creative."

Study Confirms U.S. Falling Behind In Education

"New results from a test that compares education in developed and developing countries confirms that the U.S. is falling behind. NPR's Melissa Block talks with analyst Michael Davidson of the Program for International Student Assessment about the results of his organization's test."

Many Nations Passing U.S. in Education, Expert Says

"One of the world’s foremost experts on comparing national school systems told lawmakers on Tuesday that many other countries were surpassing the United States in educational attainment, including Canada, where he said 15-year-old students were, on average, more than one school year ahead of American 15-year-olds."

48 Dallas ISD Campuses Listed Among Texas' Worst Schools

"Dallas has more public schools rated as failures by the Texas Education Agency than any other district, with 48 campuses among the 499 on this year's list of the state's worst."