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Michigan: Here’s the No. 1 Public and Private High School in the State

Author Anne Erickson
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There’s a fresh ranking of public and private high schools across the U.S., and a handful of Michigan schools have been named the best. It’s great to see our state so well-represented in a list like this. Getting a great high school education is crucial to anyone looking to succeed and thrive in life. My parents were high school educators, so I’m always extra curious to see a list like this. So, what’s the No. 1 public and private high school in the state?

Niche has released their 10th annual Best Schools and Districts Rankings for 2024. The study looks at about 125,000 public and private schools throughout the U.S. “While traditional rankings rely almost exclusively on metrics like test scores and academic performance, Niche’s rankings combine user input — ratings from current students, alumni and parents — with quantitative data from sources like the U.S.,” Niche states in the article. “Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular activity opportunities and more.”

No. 1 Public and Private High School in the State

Let’s count down to No. 1 for the best public high schools in the state. Coming in at No. 5 in the state is International Academy/Oakland Schools. No. 4 is Novi High School/Novi Community School District, followed by Troy High School/Troy School District at No. 3; and Huron High School/Ann Arbor Public Schools at No. 2. The No. 1 best public high school in Michigan is Washtenaw International High School/Washtenaw Independent School District.

Now, onto the best private high schools in the state. Coming in at No. 5 is Interlochen Arts Academy/Interlochen. Then, there’s Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit/West Bloomfield at No. 4; Detroit Country Day/Beverly Hills at No. 3; and Greenhills School/Ann Arbor at No. 2. So, what’s No. 1? That’s Cranbrook Schools in Bloomfield Hills. Find the full list of the best public and private high schools in the state here.

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    The Blue Ridge Parkway is stunning any time of the year, but especially in the fall. The trees on this 469-mile Appalachian attraction turn beautiful shades in the fall, so it’s a splendor for the senses. The Blue Ridge Parkway runs 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina and is divided into four districts: the Ridge region, the Plateau region, the Highlands region, and the Pisgah region.

  • Vogel State Park in Georgia

    If you’re looking for a late spot to view vibrant fall colors, then we have just the area for you. Vogel State Park, located around the Chattahoochee National Forest in Blairsville, Georgia, is a great area to see fall foliage going into the first half of November. It’s a great late-season trip.

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  • Cape May - New Jersey

    Cape May in New Jersey is a delightful area to see autumn colors later in the season. From mid-October and through November, the colors here are bright. Don’t miss the views of the historic lighthouses in the area, too, plus all the area parks.

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  • Lamoille Canyon - Nevada

    Lamoille Canyon in Nevada offers some stunning looks in the autumn months. The area is located in the Ruby Mountains and offers a wide array of fall colors with plenty of different kinds of trees. You can drive on the 12-mile Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway for a prime view.

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  • Traverse City - Michigan

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  • Torreya State Park - Florida

    I know what you’re thinking. Fall colors in Florida? The Sunshine State isn’t known for their fall colors, but Torreya State Park offers some great, late-season views. The area has quite a few varieties of trees that show their colors in early November. It’s worth the road trip, if you live south of there.

    Torreya State Park

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  • Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Michigan

    Waterfalls and fall colors? That sounds great to me. The Tahquamenon Falls State Park has one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. This state park is huge, too, offering 50,000 acres of forest. It’s beautiful in the fall.

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  • Washington Crossing - Pennsylvania

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  • The Great Smoky Mountains - Tennessee and North Carolina

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Anne Erickson's love for music drew her into radio. She started on the airwaves shortly after graduating from MSU. Anne has a passion for rock and metal, and she also fronts the band Upon Wings. Email Anne at erickson@WRIF.com, follow her on Instagram at @EricksonAnne and tweet at her @AnneErickson! Anne covers the Detroit, Philadelphia and Las Vegas markets and beyond.

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