Several area high schools received awards in the latest U.S.News And World Reports rankings of High Schools in the country.

Signature School received a Gold rank and was named the best High School in the state of Indiana.

Central High School received a bronze rank and was rated the #66 best High School in the state.

Boonville High School also received a bronze rank and was rated the #75 best High School in the State.

Each school received the ratings based on the number of AP courses and exams offered, graduation rates, and more.

The U.S News rated over 22,000 public schools. Schools were awarded rankings based on performance on state assessments and how well they get kids ready for college.

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