2021 Best School Districts for Athletes in America

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Bedford School District
School District
Bedford, NH
34 reviews
#1 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: The Bedford school district prepared me very well for my college experience and made it a super easy transition. When being in high school, I always thought the work was very tedious and difficult, however I now understand it was preparing me for the college workload. I have used many techniques in my college work that I learned from classes in high school. Also, the senior project program prepared me for future presentations that I have had to do in college.
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6 Total Schools
4,531 Students
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North Allegheny School District
School District
Pittsburgh, PA
136 reviews
#2 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Freshman: I love that North Allegheny is so safe and welcoming. They offer countless sports, clubs, and activities to make sure every student is involved in some way. Not only are there many activities, North Allegheny also has the best teachers and is ranked super high in academics in Pennsylvania. Since there are so many students attending North Allegheny, it is very hard to make a sports team. To make up for this, cross country and football are no cut sports that everybody could play and as I mentioned earlier, there are many clubs to choose from. I think school lunches in elementary and middle school could improve, but other than that I wouldn’t change a thing!
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11 Total Schools
8,493 Students
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Glastonbury School District
School District
Glastonbury, CT
33 reviews
#3 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: Glastonbury High School was a good example of a high school. The classes were of good quality and the teachers knew what they were teaching while also including students' input. There were also a wide variety of clubs and elective class subjects. The school events that the staff put on were also a lot of fun and the sports teams did fantastic. Not to mention how up to date the technology and library resources were that were provided to students. It was also a very welcoming environment with little instances of bullying. There was also ample parking space for students and staff. The agriscience program was also of good quality and a good way for kids to be involved and learn new skills. The food could've been a bit better, but there was variety so it wasn't too bad. Ipad usage for students was also too excessive on the school's part, due to the debates on whether they actually helped the kids learn or not. However, that can be tied into being up to date with the technology.
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8 Total Schools
5,876 Students
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East Grand Rapids Public Schools
School District
Grand Rapids, MI
28 reviews
#4 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: Overall, my experience at East Grand Rapids High School has been great. It is a small, yet incredible place to learn! The teachers are great and the community is very tight knit and supportive. There is minimal diversity between students as well as staff. Overall, great school.
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6 Total Schools
2,886 Students
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Darien School District
School District
Darien, CT
17 reviews
#5 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: Darien High School is an incredible school for college preparation, but the atmosphere can be stifling. The school is a pipeline for Ivy League kids and future hedge fund managers, and it offers incredible AP classes and even beyond. For parents, make sure to realize that your kids are under intense pressure both socially and academically, and for students, whether the school tells you or not: IT'S OK TO FAIL!
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7 Total Schools
4,740 Students
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West Essex Regional School District
School District
North Caldwell, NJ
28 reviews
#6 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: Loved my high school! I felt very prepared when I started college. The teachers and staff were always so kind and helpful, especially the guidance department. My guidance counselor went out of her way to accommodate my academic needs throughout my four years there. A huge part of West Essex was the clubs and of course sports; which is always essential to a college application. I am thankful to have gotten a high school education at West Essex.
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2 Total Schools
1,716 Students
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Carmel Clay Schools
School District
Carmel, IN
74 reviews
#7 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: My experience at Carmel Clay Schools has been wonderful. We have only one high school for the entire district, 5400 students attend. Although the school is very large you don't feel alone on a sea of numbers. You in fact, are not just a number. The individual attention you get as a student is wonderful and very personable. The amount of course options, clubs, sports, leadership roles, community outreach and performance opportunities are endless. I'm very involved with out schools show choir, concert choir and theater department. I feel like Carmel High School is not only my school but my second home.
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15 Total Schools
16,352 Students
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Carroll Independent School District
School District
Southlake, TX
67 reviews
#8 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: This school provides many wonderful opportunities for all students in all interests. While it is a large school, sports are amazing here, with many state championships won by the high schools, the fine arts department equally as talented, sending some students onto broadway!
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11 Total Schools
8,366 Students
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Victor Central School District
School District
Victor, NY
39 reviews
#9 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Junior: I love the fun and inclusive experience of Victor High School. The interactive and multiple activities really engage all of the students, as well as the numerous interesting clubs. There's always something new!
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5 Total Schools
4,443 Students
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Lincoln-Way Community High School District No. 210
School District
New Lenox, IL
110 reviews
#10 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: Lincoln Way has changed my life. I have met so many amazing people and teachers throughout my 4 years of high school. This district has taught me you have to work hard for what you want and never give up until you reach your goals in life. The teachers challenge you day in and day out to ensure you reach your full potential each and everyday. I would not change a thing within the past 4 years of school and i’m said it is my last year as a knight but know that I am well prepared for what comes my way later in life either college or personal life, and to know i’ll always be a knight. Once and knight always a night!
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3 Total Schools
6,814 Students
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Kimberly Area School District
School District
Combined Locks, WI
39 reviews
#11 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Junior: I do enjoy the athletics at our school, I feel as if the teachers and faculty are quite awesome too. Although we are not the most diverse school, I feel as if everyone is accepted in their own special way at Kimberly. We have great resources, college opportunity, and facilities within our school. Overall, it's quite great!
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9 Total Schools
5,190 Students
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Minnetonka Public School District
School District
Minnetonka, MN
53 reviews
#12 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: Minnetonka public schools have the best school district in Minnesota. Being alumni here has perfectly prepared me for the future and life out of high school and more realistically life outside of Minnesota. In the future, I would recommend this school district to anyone who wants there kids to have a bright and fantastic future! My whole family has graduated and gone to schools in Minnetonka schools, and the community these schools have created for me is fantastic when people I always say that I am proud to say I went to Minnetonka
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12 Total Schools
10,970 Students
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Wayne Township Public School District
School District
Wayne, NJ
29 reviews
#13 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: My experience at Wayne Township has been a great one! The teachers are always willing to go the extra mile to offer help when it is needed. Also, there are many clubs and activities to choose. I always found something to do during the fall/winter and spring. Also, it is a very safe and friendly classroom environment. The district does many drills throughout the school year to keep students safe.
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14 Total Schools
7,895 Students
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Saline Area Schools
School District
Saline, MI
21 reviews
#14 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Parent: Saline is a great school. Wonderful teachers, excellent opportunities for all students from music to sports to clubs.
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9 Total Schools
5,273 Students
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Buford City Schools
School District
Buford, GA
41 reviews
#15 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: My experience in Buford City Schools was AWESOME! I enjoyed everything, The classes, the activities they had. I was born in Georgia, but when I was still a baby, my parents took me to Honduras, then I came back to Georgia when I was 14 years old. I started going to Buford Middle school, I was in ESOL learning english. The teachers were super nice, I made a lot of friends even though I didn't speak good english. I passed all of my classes, my teachers and classmates helped me a lot if I didn't understand something. There's a rule that you cannot use cellphones at all, even though some students didn't like it, I did, considering that you actually learn and not getting distracted at all.
Buford was Fascinating! It was a great experience, you just have a good experience. Buford is more than a school, it is my second home, where I can be myself without getting judge/discriminated. I love ALL the staff members, they are inspiring , engaging, passionate and they are just AMAZING!
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4 Total Schools
4,966 Students
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DeSoto Independent School District
School District
Desoto, TX
123 reviews
#16 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Sophomore: I have been in the district since kindergarten and in two years I will graduate. The reason why I gave them four stars was because of their early college program. There are several schools without one and without the teachers and professors who actually care about your education. I am a part of the minority group here and there is not much recognition as there is for the dominant race, this is shown repeatedly in their school activities, sports, and cultural celebrations. Some of the teachers are racist though, once I was getting out of Spanish and a teacher next-door called me and a peer runaway slaves then said 'andale andale' As for the facility, the freshman campus is extremely outdated and some parts of the high school do not get wifi. Elementry was great. I look back on it with fond memories. Middle schools were a bit better but I could see it was going downhill.The reason why I still have faith in it is because of the Academy side which is the nicest and most newly equipped.
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16 Total Schools
9,404 Students
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Jenks Public Schools
School District
Jenks, OK
36 reviews
#17 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: First I would like to say I went to Jenks Public Schools my entire life. I was always a good student and did fine all the way through high school. If you just put the work in you will do well. In my opinion though, Jenks is a math focused school so just don't be surprised. Most teachers in the high school worked in the field they taught before which brought real life experience into the classroom. I would recommend over any school districts in Tulsa, especially after seeing my family go through different schools.
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8 Total Schools
12,465 Students
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Elmbrook School District
School District
Brookfield, WI
131 reviews
#18 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: Great school district! Recently graduated from BC and loved my experience there. Academics are outstanding and sports are a big source of school pride. I, along with the rest of the school, attended multiple state tournaments to support our team in WIAA championships. There is a multitude of clubs to join, and it is fairly easy to start a new club if it is not already offered. Absolutely loved the environment and staff!
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10 Total Schools
7,334 Students
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Highland Park Independent School District
School District
Dallas, TX
28 reviews
#19 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: I feel very lucky to have attended Highland Park ISD for almost all of my school years (I moved to HP in 2nd grade). Although the academics are rigorous, students will graduate from Highland Park prepared for the expectations they will face in college. The social life at HP also plays a huge part in the student's lives, but there are countless extracurricular activities offered to ensure each student can find their place. I wouldn't trade my time there for the world!
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7 Total Schools
6,840 Students
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Shenendehowa Central School District
School District
Clifton Park, NY
102 reviews
#20 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: As a whole, being a student-athlete at the Shenendehowa School District was awesome. Academically, we had top notch facilities and teachers who cared to make a difference in our lives. At other school districts, I have heard many teachers just work to collect their paycheck, but at Shenendehowa, they truly care about their students no matter the circumstances. If you needed help, and you expressed that to your teacher, they would do everything in their power to help you and make sure you succeed. Athletically, we had amazing coaches that always strived to make us better people, no matter the outcome of the game. All in all, I am so glad and gracious that I have been a student-athlete at Shenendehowa, and it has shaped my life in ways I never thought were imaginable! Shenendehowa is truly an amazing school district, with even better people running it. It is one of the best schools in the state, if not the country.
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12 Total Schools
9,761 Students
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Aledo Independent School District
School District
Aledo, TX
22 reviews
#21 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: As an alumni, I can say that the Aledo school district is a well-rounded, supportive, and safe community for families to raise their kids. The teachers truely care about their students and want to see them succeed. Sports a big part of the district, especially football. On Friday night, the whole town is pretty much at the stadium to cheer on the boys. But even if you’re not into football (like me), the school has great academic and UIL programs! Aledo is also very competitive with grades and ranks, but if you’re not that type, no stress. I wasn’t that involved but still had a great high school/ education experience altogether. Aledo is also known for its amazing band and color guard! My friends were in both and had a blast! It’s a commitment and takes effort but the rewards are plenty! I’m honestly so happy to have spent my years there and hope this review helps to hear you towards an education at Aledo.
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9 Total Schools
6,129 Students
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Scott County Public Schools
School District
Georgetown, KY
57 reviews
#22 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: It was a fight school SCHS, it was extremely cut throat and unless you like sports you didn't get funding in your circulars. Even AFJROTC. However the tech school ECS, is the only reason I don't rate them a one. It was a wonderful school that was well versed in their classes and their teachers had multiple qualifications, one of my teachers had a Ph.d! It raise scott county high and without it the school system and their creditability would be terrible.
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15 Total Schools
9,471 Students
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Kentwood Public Schools
School District
Grand Rapids, MI
20 reviews
#23 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Junior: The quality of education is very good. After attending KPS since elementary school I found myself very prepared for AP and Dual Enrollment classes that are offered in the high school. The athletic facilities are very nice and kept up to date. One issue with the schools that many outsiders don't know is how often the ceilings leak, in several areas, and how many bathroom stall doors are nonfunctional. Another positive would be the teachers are generally high educated, as many have masters degrees, and they always have good interactions with students. Also, there is so many clubs one wouldn't want to count them; everything from vegan club to salmon club to chess club and more!
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18 Total Schools
9,276 Students
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Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
School District
Middleton, WI
58 reviews
#24 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Alum: The vast majority of my teachers in the MCPASD were very passionate about teaching and engaged in their students lives beyond academics (i.e. by coaching extracurriculars, writing letters of recommendation, reviewing college applications, attending games and performances). Aside from the core curriculum, students were allowed to choose several elective classes each semester in both middle school and high school, covering a wide range of subjects, and could choose more advanced AP courses if they preferred a challenge.

Unfortunately, the school district as a whole lacks in diversity - the vast majority of students are caucasian, and during my time there, there was clearly not a great amount of interaction between students of different racial/ethnic backgrounds.

In my experience, MCPASD promotes learning, social justice, and compassion for others, provides a wide array of enriching extracurriculars, and does it's best to make the many opportunities there accessible to everyone.
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12 Total Schools
7,450 Students
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River Dell Regional School District
School District
River Edge, NJ
20 reviews
#25 Best School Districts for Athletes in America
Senior: I loved my four years at River Dell High School. The teachers and administration are very supportive of students. There are many ways to get involved in the academic, social and athletic activities. The more you are involved in the more you will feel that you are "a part" of the school. River Dell is a positive, safe environment for learning and growing as a young adult. There is a wide variety of classes, ranging from basic to advanced levels, to choose from. The workload and the expectations from teachers prepare you for college. River Dell has a lot of school spirit and is involved and supported by the River Edge and Oradell communities.
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2 Total Schools
1,599 Students
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Washington Episcopal School
Private School
Bethesda, MD
PK, K-8
12 reviews
Parent: We have 2 boys currently attending WES. One is in his 3rd year there and a 2nd grader and the younger is 2 months into his first year (kindergarten). Both love their school and the teachers; they can't wait to go to school every single day.

I'm always surprised at how fast they learned to read and they're now writing stories at home...for fun! The school's focus on being kind, confident, and prepared is definitely the right direction and this mentality shows in each of their students. The parents with whom we interact are also very nice and some have become good friends. The administration staff is exceptional. It shows every day in every teacher and staff member. The head of school is out there every morning welcoming kids to school, helping with drop off, and greeting everyone by name.
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290 Students
4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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328 Students
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Williamsburg Christian Academy
Private School
Williamsburg, VA
PK, K-12
54 reviews
Parent: We are new to WCA this year and from our first visit we could feel the Christlike welcoming spirit of this special place! We have been welcomed and treated as part of the school family from the start. The smaller class sizes are such a huge blessing to our 3 children who each have specific learning styles and who each learn differently. They are challenged, supported, loved, and taught the way THEY learn! Their teachers, administrators, coaches and support staff truly care about their academic and spiritual success! For a smaller private school , their athletic and artistic opportunities are still abundant! We can’t express enough gratitude for finding WCA. Looking forward to all of our children being eagles until graduation!
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165 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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