T25PS 2026 Week 1 National Public Schools Top 100

8. North Shore (TX): North Shore opens at No. 8, one spot below its preseason position. The Houston-area power remains a Texas title contender with Lancaster, John Curtis Christian, South Oak Cliff and Atascocita on the schedule.

9. Duncanville (TX): Duncanville opens at No. 9, one spot below its preseason position. The Dallas-area power remains a Texas championship contender with one of the state’s deepest rosters.

10. Oakland (TN): Oakland moved up three spots to No. 10 after routing Christ Presbyterian Academy 56-7 on the road. The defending Tennessee champion picked up where its 15-0 season left off.

11. West Boca Raton (FL): West Boca Raton moved up three spots to No. 11 after winning 24-7 at American Heritage. The defending Florida state champion opened with a strong defensive road performance.

12. Miami Central (FL): Miami Central climbed eight spots to No. 12 after edging Orange Lutheran 23-22. The South Florida power earned a one-point interstate victory in one of Week 1’s closest marquee games.

13. Corner Canyon (UT): Corner Canyon moved up three spots to No. 13 after beating Timpview 40-7 on the road. The Utah contender began its pursuit of another 6A title run with a dominant opener.

14. Cherry Creek (CO): Cherry Creek moved down three spots to No. 14 but opened with a 28-15 road win over Chatfield. The Colorado power is 1-0 entering the next stage of a demanding in-state schedule.

15. Brownsburg (IN): Brownsburg moved down three spots to No. 15 after beating Lawrence North 48-25 on the road. The defending Indiana 6A champion opened with another high-scoring victory.

16. North Crowley (TX): North Crowley starts at No. 16, two spots above its preseason position. A first month featuring Aledo, Southlake Carroll, Summer Creek and Duncanville will quickly test the Texas contender.

17. DeSoto (TX): DeSoto holds at No. 17 from the preseason ranking. The Dallas-area power begins with major tests against St. Thomas Aquinas and Allen before district play takes over.

18. Edna Karr (LA): Edna Karr starts at No. 18, three spots above its preseason position. The New Orleans program went 14-0 last season and faces Ruston in the Superdome as part of another difficult schedule.

19. Milton (GA): Milton remains No. 19 after holding off North Cobb 30-29. The Georgia contender survived a one-point opening test to begin the season 1-0.

20. Creekside (GA): Creekside dropped 19 spots to No. 20 after a 29-20 home loss to Clay-Chalkville. The defending Georgia champion starts 0-1 and now turns toward the rest of a schedule built to test its returning core.

21. Venice (FL): Venice moved up three spots to No. 21 after surviving Rabun Gap-Nacoochee 42-40 on the road. The Florida contender opened 1-0 after one of Week 1’s most entertaining shootouts.

22. East St. Louis (IL): East St. Louis jumped 13 spots to No. 22 after beating Chicago Mt. Carmel 42-23. The Illinois power opened with a 19-point win in the Metro East Kickoff Classic.

23. Middletown (DE): Middletown starts at No. 23, one spot below its preseason position. Delaware’s back-to-back state champion will test itself against Tottenville, Cardinal Hayes and Good Counsel before state play takes over.

24. Waxahachie (TX): Waxahachie starts at No. 24, one spot below its preseason position. The Texas regional finalist is coming off a 12-2 season and returns 13 starters, including quarterback Jerry Meyers.

25. Miami Carol City (FL): Miami Carol City enters the rankings at No. 25 after routing Mainland 38-3 on the road. The South Florida program delivered one of Week 1’s strongest defensive results.

26. Southlake Carroll (TX): Southlake Carroll starts at No. 26, one spot below its preseason position. The Texas power returns seven offensive starters, while an entirely rebuilt defense faces early tests from Jenks, North Crowley and Allen.

27. Mission Viejo (CA): Mission Viejo moved up one spot to No. 27 after beating Chaparral 55-17. The California public-school power scored 55 points in a commanding opening win.

28. Hough (NC): Hough rose four spots to No. 28 after winning 15-10 at Northwestern. The North Carolina contender opened with a road victory over another team in the national Top 100.

29. Grimsley (NC): Grimsley rose four spots to No. 29 after shutting out West Charlotte 24-0. The defending 15-0 North Carolina champion began its new season with another clean defensive performance.

30. South Oak Cliff (TX): South Oak Cliff holds at No. 30 from the preseason ranking. The 15-1 Dallas program will get major measuring-stick games against Richmond Randle and North Shore.

31. Folsom (CA): Folsom starts at No. 31, two spots below its preseason position. Coming off a 14-1 season, the California power has a future matchup with Mission Viejo that will carry national interest.

32. Dutch Fork (SC): Dutch Fork starts at No. 32, one spot below its preseason position. Tom Knotts’ program remains a South Carolina title contender with another strong in-state schedule ahead.

33. Northwestern (SC): Northwestern fell six spots to No. 33 after a 15-10 home loss to Hough. The defending South Carolina champion stayed within one score against a rising North Carolina opponent.

34. Bryant (AR): Bryant holds at No. 34 from the preseason ranking. The Arkansas power went 13-0 last season and has an out-of-state test against Alexandria on the schedule.

35. Allen (TX): Allen starts at No. 35, one spot above its preseason position. The large-school Texas power enters 2026 with another deep roster and a schedule capable of producing national attention.

36. Bixby (OK): Bixby starts at No. 36, one spot above its preseason position. The 13-0 Oklahoma champion faces Owasso, Stillwater, Jenks, Mustang and Broken Arrow during its title defense.

37. Gainesville (GA): Gainesville dropped 11 spots to No. 37 after losing 39-19 at Buford. The Georgia program still has major opportunities ahead against East St. Louis, Roswell and Milton.

38. Massillon Washington (OH): Massillon Washington rose five spots to No. 38 after beating Glenville 31-18. The Ohio power opened 1-0 behind a roster that returned extensive experience on both sides of the ball.

39. Roswell (GA): Roswell moved up one spot to No. 39 after beating Walton 32-20. The 2025 Georgia semifinalist opened 1-0 with several difficult in-state games still ahead.

40. Lakeland (FL): Lakeland moved down one spot to No. 40 despite shutting out Kathleen 47-0 on the road. The Florida power opened 1-0 without allowing a point.

41. Miami Northwestern (FL): Miami Northwestern moved up one spot to No. 41 after holding off Lakewood 20-18 on the road. The South Florida public-school power starts the season 1-0.

42. North Gwinnett (GA): North Gwinnett enters the rankings at No. 42 after beating Grayson 37-22. The Georgia program opened with a 15-point win over a team ranked No. 15 in the preseason.

43. Avon (OH): Avon moved up one spot to No. 43 after edging St. Ignatius 22-21. The Ohio contender opened 1-0 with a one-point victory in a difficult first matchup.

44. Raines (FL): Raines rose three spots to No. 44 after winning 21-7 at Oakleaf. The Jacksonville program opened with a two-touchdown road victory.

45. Langston Hughes (GA): Langston Hughes rose three spots to No. 45 after routing North Atlanta 56-7. The Georgia power opened 1-0 with a 49-point win.

46. Alexandria (LA): Alexandria starts at No. 46, one spot below its preseason position. The Louisiana quarterfinalist returns eight offensive starters and nine defensive starters, with Bryant providing an early out-of-state test.

47. McEachern (GA): McEachern rose five spots to No. 47 after beating Kell 40-10 on the road. The Georgia program opened with a 30-point victory and enters Week 2 at 1-0.

48. Armwood (FL): Armwood moved down two spots to No. 48 despite beating Lennard 17-7. The Florida program followed a 13-1 season by opening 2026 with another defensive win.

49. Saraland (AL): Saraland remains No. 49 after winning 33-14 at Mary G. Montgomery. The South Alabama power opened 1-0 with a comfortable road victory.

50. Central-Phenix City (AL): Central-Phenix City dropped 12 spots to No. 50 after a 41-14 home loss to Thompson. The Alabama 7A contender starts 0-1 after facing the nation’s new No. 2 team.

51. Jenks (OK): Jenks starts at No. 51, one spot below its preseason position. The Oklahoma program returns eight starters on each side of the ball, including quarterback Landon Kizzar.

52. Cass Tech (MI): Cass Tech starts at No. 52, one spot below its preseason position. The Detroit public-school power again brings the athleticism and schedule strength to compete beyond Michigan.

53. Liberty (AZ): Liberty holds at No. 53 from the preseason ranking. The 10-2 Arizona program faces Corner Canyon, Basha and Hamilton during a schedule filled with ranked opponents.

54. Houston County (GA): Houston County rose two spots to No. 54 after beating West Forsyth 38-14 at a neutral site. The South Georgia program opened with a 24-point win in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic.

55. South Pointe (SC): South Pointe remains No. 55 after its game with Ridge View was canceled. The 14-1 South Carolina program now waits for its first official result of 2026.

56. Hamilton (AZ): Hamilton starts at No. 56, one spot above its preseason position. The Arizona Open Division contender brings a talented young roster into a schedule that includes Liberty.

57. Valdosta (GA): Valdosta rose two spots to No. 57 after routing Jones County 52-14 on the road. The South Georgia power opened 1-0 with 52 points.

58. Lee County (GA): Lee County rose two spots to No. 58 after shutting out Hapeville Charter 51-0. The Georgia program opened with a complete performance on both sides of the ball.

59. Edgewater (FL): Edgewater moved up four spots to No. 59 after winning 34-6 at Ocoee. The Orlando program opened 1-0 with a 28-point road victory.

60. Lake Travis (TX): Lake Travis starts at No. 60, one spot above its preseason position. Coming off a 14-1 season, the Austin-area program again enters the year with a strong offensive identity.

61. Smithson Valley (TX): Smithson Valley starts at No. 61, one spot above its preseason position. The 15-1 Texas program brings a physical championship profile into 2026.

62. Martinsburg (WV): Martinsburg starts at No. 62, two spots above its preseason position. The West Virginia state runner-up returns seven offensive starters and six defensive starters from a 12-3 team.

63. Hewitt-Trussville (AL): Hewitt-Trussville jumped seven spots to No. 63 after winning a 56-42 shootout at Auburn. The Alabama program produced one of Week 1’s highest-scoring road victories.

64. Richmond Randle (TX): Richmond Randle starts at No. 64, one spot above its preseason position. The 15-1 Texas program has an early matchup with South Oak Cliff that will draw statewide attention.

65. Quince Orchard (MD): Quince Orchard starts at No. 65, two spots above its preseason position. The 14-0 Maryland 4A champion returns six offensive starters and eight defensive starters.

66. C.E. King (TX): C.E. King starts at No. 66, two spots above its preseason position. The Houston-area program plays in a demanding district that includes North Shore.

67. Chandler (AZ): Chandler starts at No. 67, two spots above its preseason position. The Arizona Open Division contender opens against No. 5 Basha in an immediate statewide test.

68. Brookwood (GA): Brookwood climbed five spots to No. 68 after routing Cambridge 52-7. The Georgia program opened with 52 points and a 45-point victory.

69. Glenville (OH): Glenville dropped 11 spots to No. 69 after losing 31-18 at Massillon Washington. The Cleveland program starts 0-1 after an opening matchup between ranked Ohio teams.

70. Aledo (TX): Aledo starts at No. 70, one spot above its preseason position. One of Texas’ most accomplished championship programs opens against No. 16 North Crowley.

71. New Palestine (IN): New Palestine rose four spots to No. 71 after beating St. Francis 28-17. The defending Indiana champion opened with an interstate victory before the schedule gets even tougher.

72. Prosper (TX): Prosper holds at No. 72 from the preseason ranking. The 11-2 Texas program again enters the year as a large-school contender in one of the nation’s deepest football states.

73. Lowndes (GA): Lowndes moved up one spot to No. 73 after beating Jenkins 31-6. The South Georgia program opened 1-0 with a 25-point home victory.

74. Longview (TX): Longview starts at No. 74, two spots above its preseason position. The East Texas program brings a long championship tradition and a physical identity into 2026.

75. Carthage (TX): Carthage starts at No. 75, two spots above its preseason position. Scott Surratt’s program remains one of Texas’ most successful teams regardless of classification.

76. Ruston (LA): Ruston starts at No. 76, two spots above its preseason position. The Louisiana power opens against No. 18 Edna Karr in the Superdome.

77. Graham-Kapowsin (WA): Graham-Kapowsin starts at No. 77, two spots above its preseason position. The Washington program enters 2026 as one of the West Coast’s leading public-school contenders.

78. Kahuku (HI): Kahuku climbed five spots to No. 78 after winning 13-5 at Kamehameha Kapalama. The Hawaii power opened 1-0 behind a defense that allowed only five points.

79. Alcoa (TN): Alcoa moved up two spots to No. 79 after edging Maryville 43-42 on the road. The longtime Tennessee champion opened with a one-point rivalry victory.

80. Millard South (NE): Millard South starts at No. 80, two spots above its preseason position. The 13-1 Nebraska program enters 2026 as the state’s highest-ranked public-school team.

81. West Linn (OR): West Linn starts at No. 81, three spots above its preseason position. The Oregon program again begins the year as the state’s leading public-school contender.

82. Owasso (OK): Owasso starts at No. 82, three spots above its preseason position. The Oklahoma program has an early matchup with No. 36 Bixby that will help define its season.

83. Colquitt County (GA): Colquitt County dropped 17 spots to No. 83 after losing 57-21 at Thomas County Central. The South Georgia program starts 0-1 after facing the nation’s new No. 1 team.

84. Weddington (NC): Weddington rose three spots to No. 84 after beating Mooresville 49-17 on the road. The North Carolina contender opened 1-0 with a 32-point victory.

85. Glassboro (NJ): Glassboro starts at No. 85, one spot above its preseason position. The back-to-back New Jersey champion went 14-0 last season and reports a roster with 13 Division I recruits.

86. Buchholz (FL): Buchholz rose two spots to No. 86 after winning 34-28 at Vanguard. The Florida program opened 1-0 after surviving a competitive road game.

87. Mandarin (FL): Mandarin rose three spots to No. 87 after beating McArthur 38-21 on the road. The Jacksonville program opened with 38 points and a 17-point victory.

88. Westfield (IN): Westfield climbed five spots to No. 88 after winning 49-21 at Homestead. The Indiana contender opened with a 28-point road victory.

89. Pacifica (Oxnard) (CA): Pacifica climbed five spots to No. 89 after routing Del Sol 52-6. The California program followed a 15-1 season with another dominant opening performance.

90. Jones (FL): Jones fell 10 spots to No. 90 after a 27-0 road loss to Santa Margarita. The Orlando program starts 0-1 after being held scoreless in Southern California.

91. Central East (CA): Central East remains No. 91 after its game with Pinecrest Sloan Canyon ended as a lightning no-contest. The California program enters 2026 after a 15-1 state-championship season.

92. Vero Beach (FL): Vero Beach climbed five spots to No. 92 after shutting out Jensen Beach 34-0. The Florida program opened 1-0 without allowing a point.

93. Oscar Smith (VA): Oscar Smith starts at No. 93, one spot below its preseason position. The Virginia power again enters the year as a state-title contender with a longstanding defensive identity.

94. Pittsburg (CA): Pittsburg starts at No. 94, one spot above its preseason position. The Bay Area public-school power brings another athletic roster into the California season.

95. Pine-Richland (PA): Pine-Richland starts at No. 95, one spot above its preseason position. The 11-2 WPIAL runner-up returns six starters on each side and faces Avon, Pittsburgh Central Catholic and North Allegheny.

96. Dickinson (TX): Dickinson starts at No. 96, two spots above its preseason position. The Galveston County program brings another athletic roster into Texas’ largest classification.

97. Atascocita (TX): Atascocita starts at No. 97, three spots above its preseason position. The Houston-area program combines high-end talent with the depth needed to navigate one of Texas’ toughest districts.

98. Sandy Creek (GA): Sandy Creek enters the rankings at No. 98 after beating Grayson 21-13. The Georgia program opened with an eight-point win over a team ranked No. 15 in the preseason.

99. Toombs County (GA): Toombs County enters the rankings at No. 99 after routing Benedictine 58-21 on the road. The Class 3A program showed that its talent can translate against a larger-school opponent.

100. Lincoln-Way East (IL): Lincoln-Way East enters the rankings at No. 100 after edging Brother Rice 22-21. The Illinois public-school power opened 1-0 with a one-point win over a respected private-school opponent.