An official statement from Montgomery Public Schools titled "MPS Provides Update Regarding LAMP and U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Rankings." The document displays the MPS logo at the top and explains that LAMP High School was not assigned a ranking in the 2026–2027 U.S. News rankings, along with other high schools across Alabama. It clarifies that ranking data is gathered by U.S. News from state agencies like the ALSDE rather than submitted directly by local districts. A quote from Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous M. Byrd reaffirms LAMP's long history of academic excellence and states that MPS is working with state officials to determine what occurred.

August 21, 2026

common.avatar

Monae Stevens

Montgomery Public Schools has issued an official statement regarding Loveless Academic Magnet Program (LAMP) High School and the recently published 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings.

MPS will continue working with state officials and will share additional information with our community as it becomes available. Please view the full official statement.