The reason for such a dramatic improvement is not due to a change in policy, rather principals and school counselors are now offering extra support by educating parents on the difference between conflicts and true bullying infractions, officials said.

A new No. 1 high school has soared to the top of the list of the best in the U.S. According to U.S. News & World Report, the best high schools are those that educate students from all social and economic backgrounds by exposing them to rigorous coursework.

The best assessment processes allow a learner to be measured alongside milestones of their own developmental trajectory, not in comparison to arbitrary—and potentially outdated—standards that may or may not reflect their unique, lived experiences.