US News and World report evaluated more than 21,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards and how well they prepare students for college. Read the full methodology.

To see where Texas public high school were ranked, click on the link http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/texas/rankings  You can also search for schools by name to see how they performed.

To see where Pearland, Webster, Alvin and Manvels schools were ranked against each other click:  http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/texas/rankings?name=&schooltypepublic=y&schooltypemagnet=y&state=tx&county=FRIENDSWOOD%2CPEARLAND%2CALVIN%2CMANVEL&schooltypecharter=y