Canyons high schools are on a winning streak.

All five of Canyons School District’s traditional high schools made the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best High Schools” list, chosen from a field of nearly 18,000 public high schools in America.

The Corner Canyon Chargers remain among the top 10 high schools in the state, with a ranking of seventh among 169 high schools in Utah. As for the Salt Lake valley, all five Canyons high schools remain highly ranked. The Chargers are fourth in the valley, followed by Brighton at eighth, Alta at ninth, Hillcrest at 13th, and Jordan at 18th. 

“The strong showing of all of our high schools reflects the high expectations, strong support and opportunities that define a Canyons education,” said Canyons Superintendent Dr. Rick Robins. “We’re so proud of our students and grateful for the commitment of our staff and faculty.”

In rating schools, the report weighs six factors:

College Readiness – 30 percent

State Assessment Performance – 20 percent

State Assessment Proficiency – 20 percent

Underserved Student Performance – 10 percent

College Curriculum Breadth – 10 percent

Graduation Rate – 10 percent

In calculating test scores, the magazine looks at the share of each school’s students who are proficient or above proficient in their math and reading and language arts assessments. “In other words,” as explained in the methodology, “the top-ranked schools are all high-achieving.”

U.S. News & World Report rates Utah the “best state” in the country based on its high scores in education, the economy, infrastructure, and fiscal stability. In education, Utah ranks No. 4 nationally based on the performance of its K12 schools and higher education system.

“Public schools are the schools of choice in Utah and the bedrock of a strong economy,” Robins said.