Military-Run Schools Outperform Nationwide, Especially For Minority Students

Defense Department schools achieve the highest academic outcomes in the U.S., including for Black, Hispanic, and low-income students.
These schools benefit from stable funding, high standards, integrated student populations, and quality teacher retention.
Centralized structures and ample resources allow military-run schools to take a systematic approach to improving education.
Competitive teacher salaries and access to materials contribute to the success of Defense Department schools.
Experts attribute the exceptional performance at military schools to factors like strong leadership, academic rigor, and equitable treatment of all students.