Milton, Georgia, has made headlines as it finishes the 2024 high school football season as the No. 1 Public School in America. The Milton Eagles recorded an impressive season, ending at No. 2 in the High School Football America 300 national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football. In a strong display of talent, the Eagles captured the Georgia 5A state championship, solidifying their position as a top team.
In the broader landscape of high school football, Milton is one of 15 teams from Georgia featured in the High School Football America Public Schools 100. Georgia’s success is evident, with the 6A champion Grayson placing at No. 5 nationally. Other notable teams from the Peach State include Carrollton at No. 8 and Buford, who sits at No. 9. Lee County also made an impression as they ranked No. 25 in the nation.
Florida leads the Public 100 rankings with a total of 21 teams. Venice emerges as the No. 2 public school in the country, having won the Florida 7A state championship with just one loss on the season against IMG Academy. Other Florida teams making the top rankings include Jones at No. 14, Lakeland at No. 16, 2A champion Cocoa at No. 18, and 3A champion Miami Northwestern at No. 19.
Texas continues to showcase its football prowess with the second-most teams, featuring 19 in the Public 100. At the top is North Crowley, the Class 6A Division I champion, followed closely by Duncanville at No. 4 and Westlake at No. 13. North Shore and Atascocita also hold their ground within the top rankings at No. 15 and No. 17, respectively.
It’s important to note that due to issues surrounding eligibility, teams like Norland in Florida have had to forfeit matches this season, which also affects their rankings. All rankings and data are based on a proprietary algorithm that has been in use since 2013, ensuring a fair and accurate representation of team performances.
