Midland, August 29, 2025

News Summary

H. H. Dow High School in Midland has been recognized for its outstanding performance by securing the 38th place ranking in Michigan according to U.S. News and World Report. This placement showcases the school’s educational excellence among over 1,100 high schools in the state, reflecting the rigorous evaluation process that considered various indicators of school quality. The school’s commitment to academic success is further highlighted by its inclusion in a list where only four other Michigan high schools made it to the top 100 nationally.

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H. H. Dow High School in Midland has secured an impressive 38th place ranking in Michigan according to the latest 2025-26 rankings released by U.S. News and World Report. This rank places the school among the top public high schools in the state, as it comes amid a review of more than 24,000 high schools across the country.

U.S. News, in collaboration with RTI International, analyzed nearly 18,000 public high schools to determine their rankings. To qualify for the assessment, schools needed to have a minimum of 15 students enrolled in the 12th grade. The rankings were developed based on a comprehensive evaluation, calculating performance scores across six defined indicators of school quality.

Ranking Methodology and Indicators

The rankings from U.S. News were determined by assigning weighted scores across six key indicators:

• College Readiness (30%)
• State Assessment Proficiency (20%)
• State Assessment Performance (20%)
• Underserved Student Performance (10%)
• College Curriculum Breadth (10%)
• Graduation Rate (10%)

The overall scores were on a scale from 0 to 100, reflecting each school’s performance against national standards, allowing families to gauge educational quality effectively.

Context of Michigan High School Rankings

A total of 1,136 high schools in Michigan were evaluated by U.S. News. The top performing school in the state was the International Academy of Macomb, located in Clinton Township, which not only topped the Michigan rankings but was also listed 11th nationally. The International Academy achieved a remarkable college readiness rating of 98.5 with an enrollment of 459 students.

Four Michigan high schools, including H. H. Dow High School, were recognized among the top 100 nationally. It is notable that Niche, an education evaluation platform, has also published rankings that show notable overlap with those from U.S. News, featuring feedback from students, parents, and alumni, as well as data from the U.S. Department of Education.

U.S. News annually releases multiple education-related rankings, which contribute significantly to public assessments of school performance. The methodology adopted by U.S. News is aimed at providing comprehensive evaluations that offer insights into where schools excel and areas where they may need improvement.

Conclusion

The achievement of H. H. Dow High School in attaining a 38th ranking underscores its commitment to delivering quality education and preparing students for future academic success. Such rankings play a vital role for families in selecting educational institutions that best meet their children’s needs.

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Additional Resources

• Our Midland: Dow Midland High Schools Among Top 100 in State
• Wikipedia: H. H. Dow High School
• MLive: Saginaw School Earns Top Rankings
• Google Search: Midland High Schools rankings
• WITL: Highest Rated High Schools in Michigan
• Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Education
• MLive: Michigan’s Top 50 High Schools for 2025
• Patch: 50 Best Public High Schools in MI
• Our Midland: Dow Midland High Schools Earn High Rankings
• Google News: Midland Michigan education rankings

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