The best and worst of movies about high school

By Scott Detrow,

Marc Rivers, Barrie Hardymon

Published August 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM EDT

A look at the movies that authentically reflect the high school experience.

Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow is a White House correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

Marc Rivers

Barrie Hardymon

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