Largest School Districts in America

• Los Angeles, CA•

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  2,186 reviews

Junior: LAUSD is a great district. Through out the school years teachers and staff have been nothing but a great help to my peers and I. They helped guide me through the years and helped me build my career path for my future. My LAUSD school provides different types of electives, diversity, safety, sports, etc. They let us students know that we have their support. I feel welcomed & i’m always exited for a new school day!... Read 2,186 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 782

• Students 460,633

• Chicago, IL•

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  299 reviews

Sophomore: I've been apart of cps since I was 5 in kndergarten up until now where I am now currently entering my sophmore year of highschool. I think that the quality of Cps schools and how well you're taught kinda depends on what side of chicago you live on. More specifically for elementary. I've lived on the North Side of Chicago near lake shore my entire life, and have only gone to predominantly white schools. So it all really dpeneds on whether or not you go to a school thats in a high income neighbor hood.... Read 299 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 649

• Students 341,382

• Miami, FL•

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  1,421 reviews

Senior: Throughout my years attending public schools within Miami-Dade County, I’ve had the experience of having some of the best teachers. Teachers that believed and inspired me and allowed for me to learn subjects that would have an everlasting effect on me!... Read 1,421 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 516

• Students 334,261

• Las Vegas, NV•

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  Rating 3.53 out of 5  1,668 reviews

Senior: Clark County being one of the biggest districts in the nation has given it the opportunity to create a huge community and it has done so! Though the leadership throughout the offices is not the best, the teachers of Clark County are wonderful and deserve praise from everyone. I have gone to schools in CCSD my whole life and have enjoyed every year that I have attended.... Read 1,668 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 374

• Students 315,646

• Hato Rey, PR•

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  Rating 3 out of 5  47 reviews

Senior: This school district has been my own since my toddler years, to the present. My school development has been filled to the brim with ups and downs; but ultimately I have a good feedback to give. Puerto Rico's School District has been responsible for my formation and my underlying convictions that push me forward. Looking back, everything I've learned has influenced how I portray myself to hardship; confident in my decision-making. One explicit flaw would be the inability to prepare students for foreign colleges acceptance. This school district's approach focuses in studies in the same state; enabling conformism.... Read 47 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Total schools 849

• Students 276,413

• Fort Lauderdale, FL•

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  1,404 reviews

Senior: CSHS is a school to remember! Senior year has been the best year, all the fun activities for us, the superior treatment and their dedication has made this school year something to feel proud. CSHS has a very diverse population and this make the school a cool place. I will always cherish my years in this school.... Read 1,404 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 331

• Students 260,235

• Tampa, FL•

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  892 reviews

Senior: I enjoy the inclusive environment in my school and the atmosphere our students have developed. There’s a great deal of support at our school and many staff members seem to care about our wellbeing. However, there are a few staff members that feel comfortable treating students as less than, and I would like to see that change. A lot of students act out because they feel they are being undermined by they’re teachers, and teachers continue to lash back with the same methods of discipline and it creates an endless loop of misbehavior. I would also like to see the guidance office taking more action by bringing they’re students to meet with them monthly to speak about they’re academic track. Not all students are aware of what they need to graduate or the next step after high school and don’t know how to initiate that talk, so it’s important that our counselors take that first step, even for the students who are performing academically.... Read 892 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 303

• Students 218,943

• Orlando, FL•

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  634 reviews

Junior: The first time my family moved here, we came during my 5th grade school year. I was the "new kid" and everyone was so sweet including the teachers and deans. They showed me around the school, introduced me to some of the other teachers and students which really made me feel comfortable. To be honest I was not expecting that, I was probably expecting to get lost in all the hallways and be late to my classes just because the school looked to big to be true. After finishing Elementary, I attended all of my middle school year at BridgeWater Middle School, making so many friends there who I still talk to up until this day! Bridgewater is very much like Windermere High School, which is the school that I am currently attending. Here the teachers are really sweet and they help, answers my questions, while cooperating with me and the other students in class, supporting us when we need help and making sure that we understand the lessons clearly before moving onto the next lesson.... Read 634 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 264

• Students 199,089

• Houston, TX•

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  1,108 reviews

Freshman: I would rate the Houston Independent School District a 5 out of 5. I give them this rating because of their involvement with students and teachers. They have suck a great involvement with their students and are able to make learning very engaging and accesible to all students. HISD has allowed students that are lgbtq+ a chance to stand out as well as students of color. They have made videos and posts on social media highlighting schools for their excellent status. Their activities vary and have many programs that can help disabled students and help exert themselves. During the pandemic they have been very clear to stay 6feet apart at all times requiring masks at all times despite the mask mandate being lifted, hand sanitizer all the time as well. They allow for all students to express their culture and who they are. HISD is a very great school district and overall my experience with them had allowed me to express myself. As well as giving me a chance to join programs!... Read 1,108 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 276

• Students 196,943

• West Palm Beach, FL•

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  753 reviews

Alum: Scholarship opportunities for high school seniors. It was great experience and you should really go here if you want to nuture your education where you can go to pbsc to get a great education and you'll be fine with an awesome scholarship and they will take care of you and basically I'm just ramling on so that I can fulfill this ridiculous characters remaining to fill in the void so that it can be used up. Please do your research when looking into college and make sure you you DO NOT TAKE OUT ANY LOANS NOR BE PRESSURED BECAUSE THE BANKS REALLY DONT CARE! If you have to sit out a semester to work than so be it but don't take out any loans and come out of school debt free because college will be absolute at some point and they will regret it. Do yourself a favor and just get a job and go to school and trust me you'll be glad you did as I am a graduate student from FAU. Get all the scholarships you can and don't worry about funding to much due to stress as the people who are helping you.... Read 753 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 236

• Students 187,057

• Falls Church, VA•

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  597 reviews

Senior: A very inclusive school with a great diverse community and a group for everyone. I have been in other school districts and by far this is the best! They take problems like bullying, mental health, and financial issues very serious and make it so regardless of your circumstances you can participate. Teachers are very great. This district is very tough with school work, but do all they can to provide opportunities to their students and help them succeed!... Read 597 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 222

• Students 180,028

• Lawrenceville, GA•

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  616 reviews

Junior: What I like about Gwinnett County Schools is the amount of cultural diversity. As a result of the diversity, I was able to participate in a variety of clubs and organizations that encompassed the diversity mentioned. Gwinnet County has also attempted to keep the community at large informed with regards to racial relations and educational classes to help educate all on biases. In addition to the diversity, I also enjoy the diverse academic programs offered. Gwinnet County has an excellent STEM program where I have participated as a RISE STEM student since freshman year! Our School in addition to our cluster schools won an award for STEM innovation and transformation in 2018! The STEM program helps prepare you for the outside world as the classes offer diverse learning styles from hybrid learning to co-op college classes while in high school. I enjoy and appreciate the differences as it makes learning more effective, interesting and enjoyable!... Read 616 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 139

• Students 177,401

• Honolulu, HI•

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  74 reviews

Alum: My experience with the Hawai'i Department of Education (HIDOE) was, indeed, "very good". I feel very privileged to have been educated in such a culturally rich and diverse community by many qualified educators who are devoted to teaching and preparing the keiki of Hawai'i for the real world. I learned an immense amount of life skills during my time in the HIDOE, especially about the importance of sustainability and caring for the environment. That said, there were also some things the HIDOE presented to me that I would like to see improved. Though there were many qualified educators in our schools, there were just as many that were unqualified. The HIDOE is notorious for being in extremely high demand of teachers across the state, and a result of this is the employment of any person who is willing to fulfill the duties of being a teacher, minus the proper credentials. This sporadic employment left me and many other students learning subjects along with our "teacher" in charge.... Read 74 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 294

• Students 176,441

• Rockville, MD•

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  566 reviews

Senior: The academics are great and so are the athletics. To start off the teachers are insanely nice and will do anything to help the student succeed if asked for help. I have received a lot of help before and after school with my teachers. Our football team is outstanding, especially with our new coaching staff we have been better than ever. The track team is also very awesome. We have made states consecutive years! The coach is just amazing and wants to see the athlete do better and get them to their full potential. The academics are great and so are the athletics. To start off the teachers are insanely nice and will do anything to help the student succeed if asked for help. I have received a lot of help before and after school with my teachers. Our football team is outstanding, especially with our new coaching staff we have been better than ever. The track team is also very awesome. We have made states consecutive years! The coach is just amazing and wants to see the athlete do better a... Read 566 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 209

• Students 160,564

• Cary, NC•

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  513 reviews

Alum: Wake County Schools provided me with incredible opportunities when I was in attendance. Coming out of homeschool and into a public high school, I did not know what to expect. Thankfully, I got more than I could ask for. I had particularly rich instruction in music, which I keep using to this day! Although teachers could have been given more resources at their disposal, they certainly did well with what they had. Ultimately, quality education is what I received. Many teachers invest a lot in their students at a great sacrifice. Thank you for all you do, Wake County!... Read 513 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 192

• Students 159,802

• Dallas, TX•

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  759 reviews

Junior: The Dallas Independent District has been something new to me. I have always been in a charter school and it wasn't until high school that I became a student for DISD. My overall experience has been satisfied academically, socially, and much more. However, my concerns have a lot to do in the security placement after dangerous things have happened but have been able to control as well. The sanitation is something I have always been concerned about before the pandemic happened, which makes me even more unfaithful on how they are going to be able to control these things around this time of COVID-19. Not to mention, they have a really well established team whom are in charge of this district! Without them, it wouldn't be the district it is today.... Read 759 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 233

• Students 145,113

• Charlotte, NC•

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  486 reviews

Junior: Myers Park is full of teachers and staff that care deeply about their students. There are many things to do on campus and there is a wide range of clubs to ensure everyone can find where they belong. One negative is that only seniors can park (athletes who are non seniors can also park) on campus due to the size of the school. But the overall atmosphere at Myers Park and the culture at the school outweigh this negative. Another bad thing is the school food, except for the chicken sandwich. The academics at Myers Park also do a great job preparing you for college with programs such as AP or IB, which I'm currently in. The weather is also very nice in Charlotte, not too hot or cold. When it does rain, the quad gets muddy and it's hard to walk with everyone on the sidewalk but when it doesn't rain, it's great. Overall, if you like good academics, sports teams, teachers, and climate, then you'll fit right in at MPHS.... Read 486 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 176

• Students 142,733

• Upper Marlboro, MD•

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  578 reviews

Senior: During all my time and educational evolution at Prince George's campus I have learn to cop with the adversities and different cultures going from a latin house hold to an caucasian and african american culture I can tell it is beautiful the impressive diversity in culture and opportunities for all students as matter to provide grow in education and professionalism I like Prince George's county public school because of the culinary opportunities it offers, educational programs, college readiness chance and many beneficial school courses to advance into more development in youngs. For a future I will love to see changes such as better educational standards that can be applied to the real work such as tax- work , and basic everyday use intelligence.... Read 578 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 209

• Students 131,646

• Jacksonville, FL•

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  415 reviews

Senior: Personally, Duval county public schools were the only schools I have ever known. Growing up, teachers were always making sure I was up to par. It was always nice, but I just think with a little tweaking of some of the class options it would be so beneficial to future students . Say if we had classes that helped students to get amazing scores on the SAT, many students could use that as a great tool to get into great colleges! other than that I really like Duval county schools!... Read 415 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 204

• Students 126,815

• Philadelphia, PA•

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  Rating 3.3 out of 5  725 reviews

Alum: I attended Saint Joseph's Preparatory School and although it was beyond difficult while attending, it really taught me countless life lessons. I developed a vast amount of connections and some of my best friends to this day are from there. Prep taught me how to handle high pressure situations and how to assimilate an exorbitant amount of information and truly understand it. There is a major difference between regurgitating information and actually able to explain the information, not verbatim from the book. The schools in Philadelphia really taught me how to be a productive member of society.... Read 725 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 217

• Students 124,111

• Houston, TX•

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  539 reviews

Alum: I loved how the teachers were non-biased with a focus on giving us the tools to learn rather then informing us what we should know. They really focused on giving us an excellent education experience by being very entertaining. When it comes to academic points and helping us achieve a high class rank, the CFISD staff are really there to help us through counseling and providing opportunities to improve our class grades. As we transitioned towards the end of the year, their early start of college and career fairs at their facilities really helped everyone give a great initiative on planning their major in college. The staff at CFISD were overall excellent, and it's a given since they are among some of the best school districts in the nation!... Read 539 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 90

• Students 114,881

• Towson, MD•

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  251 reviews

Senior: I go to Perry Hall High School, but I've gone to Baltimore County Public Schools my whole life, and from at least what I've seen, they're doing a great job! I have classmates of all religions and ethnicity, there's a multitude of clubs already and if you feel there's one that should be added you're free to make one! There also several different types of classes for each subject so everyone has a place where they need to be instead of making large groups of students who may not be in the same capabilities-it's just a great school district for students. The only thing is that bathrooms could be a little nicer and we could be given more money to help some more departments in our schools that aren't top priority like art programs!... Read 251 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 178

• Students 111,084

• Memphis, TN•

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  286 reviews

Sophomore: The process of earning a degree today through university is unnecessarily long. There are definitely changes that I would like to made regarding this subject. Seeing recent adaptations in how school is conducted with COVID and virtual learning, rapid degree obtaining is not far-fetched. There are many studies and arguments around the subject laced with good points and ideas such as: three and done. Three years in and then we are out, that sounds like a plan! Arguments concerning this will be made and I will do what I can to make my voice and point-of-view known/heard. Nonetheless, the University of Memphis has its disadvantages, as every school does; and it also has its advantages. Thank you to the Deans, Faculty, Staff, Professors and Students for making The University a wonderful (still advancing) place to study!... Read 286 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 221

• Students 110,780

• Marietta, GA•

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  498 reviews

Senior: As a Pebblebrook High School student, I can say that I've had many wonderful experiences with my classmates, professors, and staff. More people coming together and more optimism are two things I'd like to see differently! Additionally, there possibly being be more opportunities to showcase CCCEPA's efforts to the entire school.... Read 498 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 109

• Students 107,379

• San Antonio, TX•

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  913 reviews

Sophomore: Northside is more or less a very good school district. The teachers for the most part are always there ready to help and are very friendly. The academics are really good and they offer amazing high school magnet programs. Such as Science and Engineering, Construction, Law and Medical Services, Business and Technology and lastly Health Careers. I attend the Science and Engineering Academy and I personally love it. The program is challenging but is 110% worth it. The middle schools are amazing and offer high school credit classes to start your GPA and get ahead on classes. The elementaries are amazing and they keep up the curriculum while also creating a friendly enviorment. Overall Northside Independent District has very good school and if you move to San Antonio in the area you wont be let down by the district!... Read 913 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 121

• Students 103,151