What factors determine the best school in the USA?

When evaluating what makes a school the “best” in the USA, which specific factors should be prioritized—such as standardized test scores, graduation rates, advanced course offerings, student-to-teacher ratios, college acceptance rates, extracurricular opportunities, diversity, facilities, teacher qualifications, or student well-being? How do these criteria shift between K-12 public schools, private institutions, and universities, and should […]