As we gear up for the 2024-25 high school football season, the competition is fierce, and many top teams are poised to make a significant impact. Mater Dei (California) leads the pack, aiming to secure another national championship. Below, we’ve highlighted the top 55 high school football teams that are worth keeping an eye on this year.
2024 Top 55 High School Football Teams:
- Mater Dei (California) – (13-1)
The defending national champions are ready for another shot at the title under new head coach Raul Lara. - Bishop Gorman (Nevada) – (12-0)
Coming off a perfect season, Bishop Gorman is a top contender and will face Mater Dei in a marquee matchup. - Chaminade-Madonna (Florida) – (14-0)
This Florida powerhouse is undefeated and eager to rise to the top. - IMG Academy (Florida) – (10-0)
Known for producing top talent, IMG Academy continues to be a dominant force. - St. John Bosco (California) – (11-2)
A perennial contender, St. John Bosco remains one of California’s best teams. - DeSoto (Texas) – (14-0)
DeSoto is among Texas’ elite, coming off an undefeated season. - St. Thomas Aquinas (Florida) – (14-1)
A Florida juggernaut with a strong championship pedigree. - Duncanville (Texas) – (14-1)
Duncanville is another Texas powerhouse looking to make waves this season. - Milton (Georgia) – (13-2)
This Georgia team is on the rise after an impressive 2023 campaign. - Bergen Catholic (New Jersey) – (11-1)
New Jersey’s top program has a reputation for a stout defense and consistent winning. - Massillon Washington (Ohio) – (16-0)
An undefeated Ohio team that continues to dominate the competition. - Corona Centennial (California) – (9-3)
A formidable opponent in California high school football, ready to challenge for top honors. - St. Edward (Ohio) – (15-1)
Ohio’s St. Edward is a constant threat in the national rankings. - Cocoa (Florida) – (14-1)
A dynamic Florida team that is always in the mix for titles. - Good Counsel (Maryland) – (10-1)
Known for its defense, Maryland’s Good Counsel is among the top teams in the region. - St. Joseph’s Prep (Pennsylvania) – (13-1)
A Pennsylvania power with a strong football tradition. - North Shore (Texas) – (15-1)
A Texas giant that consistently produces top-tier talent. - St. Frances Academy (Maryland) – (5-6)
Despite a challenging 2023 season, this Maryland program remains a national contender. - DeMatha (Maryland) – (9-2)
Another top Maryland team, DeMatha is looking to climb even higher in 2024. - Liberty (Arizona) – (12-1)
Arizona’s best, Liberty, has the potential to dominate this season. - Central (Phenix City, Alabama) – (13-0)
This Alabama team is coming off an unbeaten season and remains a force to be reckoned with. - Miami Central (Florida) – (8-4)
Miami Central continues to be one of Florida’s most dangerous teams. - Colquitt County (Georgia) – (12-1)
A Georgia powerhouse ready to make another deep run. - American Heritage (Plantation, Florida) – (10-2)
A consistent winner from Florida, American Heritage is primed for another strong year. - Center Grove (Indiana) – (11-2)
Indiana’s top program, Center Grove, is ready for another title run. - Buford (Georgia) – (11-2)
Buford (Georgia) is set to remain a dominant force in the state, with expectations high for another strong season. - Sierra Canyon (California) – (11-1)
A California team that continues to rise in the rankings. - Archbishop Hoban (Ohio) – (13-2)
Another top program from Ohio, Archbishop Hoban consistently delivers strong performances. - Venice (Florida) – (12-3)
Florida’s Venice is one of the top teams to watch this season. - Kahuku (Hawaii) – (12-2)
Hawaii’s best team, Kahuku, enters 2024 with high expectations. - Loyola Academy (Illinois) – (14-0)
Loyola Academy had an undefeated season and is gearing up for another strong run. - Westlake (Austin, Texas) – (14-1)
A top team from Texas, Westlake continues to be a dominant force. - Mission Viejo (California) – (13-3)
One of California’s best teams, Mission Viejo is poised for another strong season. - Norland (Florida) – (14-1)
Norland is yet another top team from football-rich Florida. - Corner Canyon (Utah) – (13-1)
Utah’s top program, Corner Canyon, is consistently among the best in the West. - Toledo Central Catholic (Ohio) – (16-0)
Toledo Central Catholic, coming off an undefeated season, is a team to keep an eye on this year. - Centennial (Arizona) – (11-2)
Arizona’s Centennial is looking to build on last season’s success. - Mount Carmel (Chicago, Illinois) – (13-1)
Mount Carmel, a dominant force in Chicago high school football, consistently finds itself in contention for the championship. - Columbus (Miami, Florida) – (13-2)
One of Miami’s top teams, Columbus is ready for another strong season. - Lincoln (San Diego, California) – (11-1)
Lincoln is one of Southern California’s best programs heading into 2024. - East St. Louis (Illinois) – (10-3)
A strong Illinois team with a history of success. - Thompson (Alabama) – (11-2)
Alabama’s Thompson remains a perennial powerhouse in the state. - Carrollton (Georgia) – (11-2)
Carrollton is one of the top teams from Georgia looking to make an impact. - McCallie (Tennessee) – (12-1)
Tennessee’s McCallie is a team to watch closely this season. - North Crowley (Texas) – (14-1)
North Crowley is another strong contender from football-dominant Texas. - Saraland (Alabama) – (14-1)
Saraland is looking to build on a successful 2023 campaign. - Lakeland (Florida) – (12-3)
Lakeland is one of Florida’s best programs with a rich tradition. - Clay-Chalkville (Alabama) – (14-0)
Alabama’s Clay-Chalkville is coming off an unbeaten season and is ready for more success. - Walton (Georgia) – (14-1)
Walton is a top team from Georgia, looking to climb the rankings. - Mililani (Hawaii) – (11-2)
Hawaii’s Mililani enters the season with high hopes after a strong 2023. - Serra (San Mateo, California) – (12-1)
California’s Serra is ready to continue its winning ways. - Aledo (Texas) – (15-0)
Aledo is coming off a perfect season and remains one of Texas’ best programs. - Thomas County Central (Georgia) – (15-0)
Another undefeated Georgia team, Thomas County Central, is ready to compete at the highest level. - St. John’s College High School (Washington, DC) finished with a (5-5) record last season.
Despite a challenging 2023 season, St. John’s College remains a team to keep an eye on in 2024. - Southlake Carroll (Texas) – (13-2)
Southlake Carroll is one of Texas’ top teams, looking to build on last year’s success.
These 55 teams are set to make an impact in the 2024 high school football season, and fans should be ready for an exciting year filled with intense matchups and standout performances.
