School rankings in 5 points: Lisbon loses ground with only one public school in the top 100, Porto strengthens its lead

The latest edition of secondary school rankings shows a shift in performance, with public schools in Lisbon losing representation in the national top 100. Schools in the North, such as those in Vouzela and Monção, show strong performance in the 'Superation' (improvement) category, which measures results relative to student socio-economic background.

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