The top five high schools in the Cedar Rapids area include two CRCSD high schools, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
- Kennedy High School
- Linn-Mar High School
- Mount Vernon High School
- George Washington High School
- Marion High School
According to U.S. News and World Report, “How we rank the best high schools” is based on the following methodology:
- College Readiness 30%
- State Assessment Proficiency 20%
- State Assessment Performance 20%
- Underserved Student Performance 10%
- College Curriculum Breadth 10%
- Graduation Rate 10%