National High School Football Rankings: On3 Composite Top 25 Teams

The high school football playoffs are well underway across the country, and On3 has released the latest national rankings.

Below are the top 50 high school football programs, according to the recently released On3 Composite.

The On3 Composite High School Football Team Ranking is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings listed in the public domain by respected High School media and data companies. It includes Massey, Max Preps, Cal Preps, ESPN and SI, creating the industry’s most comprehensive and geographically balanced High School Team Ranking.

1. Mater Dei (Calif.)

It’s been business as usual for Mater Dei in 2024. The Monarchs cruised to a 9-0 record in the regular season, beating up on a stout schedule that featured the likes of Bishop Gorman (Nev.), St. Frances Academy (Md.) and St. John Bosco (Calif.). After handling Sierra Canyon 33-13 in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Playoffs, they’ll face California’s No. 3 team Centennial this weekend.

2. Duncanville (Texas)

Behind the explosive five-star combination of quarterback Keelon Russell and wide receiver Dakorien Moore, Duncanville went 10-0 in the regular season, averaging over 44 points per game. The Panthers own a pair of big wins over St. Frances Academy (Md.) and DeSoto (Texas). They’ve checked in as the top team in Texas all year and are now gunning for their third consecutive 6A state title. The Panthers routed Temple in the bi-districts and will now face Rockwall on Friday night in Round 2.

3. Bishop Gorman (Nev.)

The lone blemish on Bishop Gorman’s 2024 résumé is an early-season loss to top-ranked Mater Dei. Otherwise, the Gaels have once again been dominant, picking up wins over the likes of St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) and Orange Lutheran (Calif.) while also continuing to bully their competition in Nevada. They’ll look for their fourth consecutive 5A state title this month, needing to win just two games to do so. After clocking state No. 3 Liberty 49-3 over the weekend, they’ll face No. 2 Arbor View for the state title on November 26.

4. St. John Bosco (Calif.)

St. John Bosco has established itself as the clear No. 2 team in the Golden State this season and will enter the playoffs with a 9-1 record. The Braves dealt with a change at quarterback late in the season and have only lost to No. 1 Mater Dei thus far. While very young, Bosco still possesses a roster loaded with college prospects. Chasing their third CIF state championship since 2019, the Braves escaped Santa Margarita Catholic with a 31-29 win and will now face state No. 4 Orange Lutheran.

5. North Crowley (Texas)

Another top contender amidst the 6A powers in Texas, North Crowley is 10-0 with its marquee victory being a 57-51 victory over DeSoto in early September. That win — which was viewed as a big upset at the time — set the tone for the Panthers, who have since rolled through their schedule. The North Crowley offense eclipsed 50 points eight times during the regular season and did again in a 56-21 rout of Byron Nelson in the bi-district round. West Texas powerhouse Permian is up next.

6. North Shore (Texas)

North Shore has boasted one of the nation’s top defenses this season. The Mustangs, led by the nation’s top-ranked cornerback Devin Sanchez, have held opposing offenses to an average of 9 points per game. They picked up a pair of quality wins down the stretch this fall, defeating nationally-ranked in-state Atascocita and Summer Creek in the span of three weeks. They opened their quest for a state title with a 56-13 rout of Deer Park and will now face a 10-1 Ridge Point squad on Friday.

7. Milton (Ga.)

Milton possesses a prospect-heavy offense, led by quarterback Luke Nickel, wide receiver CJ Wiley and the tight end duo of Ethan Barbour and Ryan Ghea. The Eagles scored 35-plus points in eight of their 10 regular-season victories and are still yet to lose as they chase a 5A state championship. Milton routed Woodstock 42-7 in Round 1 of the GHSA playoffs and will now host Dutchtown on Friday.

8. Carrollton (Ga.)

One of the favorites to win the Georgia 6A state title, Carrollton is 10-0 and has cemented itself as one of the nation’s top teams this season. Star quarterback Julian Lewis is poised to finish his high school career with hardware and he has the Trojans’ offense humming. They’ve averaged over 52 points across their last eight regular season games and will look to keep things pushing in the postseason. A 46-7 win over Dacula sets up a big showdown with state No. 17 Valdosta in the second round.

9. Archbishop Spalding (Md.)

Archbishop Spalding is once again the class of Maryland high school football. The Cavaliers dominated McDonogh School 31-7 on Saturday to win another Class A state title and finish with a perfect 12-0 2024 campaign.

10. Centennial (Calif.)

The Huskies are big movers in this week’s rankings update after winning a 25-20 thriller over state No. 5 Mission Viejo in the first round of the CIF-SS playoffs. Led by new USC quarterback commit and five-star prospect Husan Longstreet, they’ll now look to pull off a major upset against national No. 1 Mater Dei in the semifinal round.

Teams 11-25 in latest On3 Composite Rankings

11. Buford (Ga.)
12. Bergen Catholic (N.J.)
13. Corner Canyon (Utah)
14. Chaminade-Madonna Prep (Fla.)
15. De La Salle High School (Calif.)

16. Lakeland (Fla.)
17. East St. Louis (Ill.)
18. Boyle County (Ky.)
19. St. Frances Academy (Md.)
20. Orange Lutheran (Calif.)

21. IMG Academy (Fla.)
22. Mission Viejo (Calif.)
23. DeSoto (Texas)
24. Liberty (Ariz.)
25. Atascocita (Texas)