The high school football season is well underway, and a clear pecking order is starting to form at the top. The latest National High School Football Top 25 Rankings have been released, with some familiar names dominating the list.
Once again, Southern California powerhouses Mater Dei and St. John Bosco hold the top two spots. These two teams have been at the pinnacle of high school football for years and their dominance continues. Close behind is Bishop Gorman, another consistent national contender, while St. Frances Academy and Grayson round out the top five.
The list features elite programs from across the country, with California, Florida, and Texas particularly well-represented. Each team on this list is a top-tier contender, loaded with future college and even professional talent.
National High School Football Top 25
Here is the full list of the National High School Football Top 25 Rankings:
| Rank | Team |
| 1 | Mater Dei (California) |
| 2 | St. John Bosco (California) |
| 3 | Bishop Gorman (Nevada) |
| 4 | St. Frances Academy (Maryland) |
| 5 | Grayson (Georgia) |
| 6 | Corner Canyon (Utah) |
| 7 | IMG Academy (Florida) |
| 8 | American Heritage (Florida) |
| 9 | Duncanville (Texas) |
| 10 | Centennial (California) |
| 11 | Buford (Georgia) |
| 12 | St. Thomas Aquinas (Florida) |
| 13 | Mission Viejo (California) |
| 14 | Edna Karr (Louisiana) |
| 15 | North Crowley (Texas) |
| 16 | Grimsley (North Carolina) |
| 17 | Bergen Catholic (New Jersey) |
| 18 | Sierra Canyon (California) |
| 19 | Thompson (Alabama) |
| 20 | Orange Lutheran (California) |
| 21 | Santa Margarita (California) |
| 22 | Cass Tech (Michigan) |
| 23 | North Shore (Texas) |
| 24 | Carrollton (Georgia) |
| 25 | East St. Louis (Illinois) |
What to Watch for in the Top 25
The top of the rankings is largely unchanged, but the rest of the list is ripe for movement. Teams like American Heritage and Thompson will be looking to climb higher as the season progresses. An upcoming game between No. 2 St. John Bosco and No. 4 St. Frances Academy could cause a major shake-up in the top five. This season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with every win and loss having a significant impact on a team’s national standing.
