Public methodology
Ranking transparency
How VitalSchools computes rankings and how we label sponsored placements. Rankings are computed using declared criteria and available data. Sponsored placements are always labeled and do not change underlying scores.
Methodology
Ranking factors
Each factor is published with its data source and weight.
| Factor | Data source | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Row 1 | — | — | — |
| Row 2 | — | — | — |
| Row 3 | — | — | — |
| Row 4 | — | — | — |
| Row 5 | — | — | — |
| Row 6 | — | — | — |
| Row 7 | — | — | — |
| Row 8 | — | — | — |
Transparent by design
Have a question about our methodology?
Our team is happy to share more detail on scoring, weights, and sponsored placement labelling.