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The best high schools in Romania
22 top high schools, scored on 14 conditions: the 2025 baccalaureate average, the pass rate, the last admission average and what students get compared with how hard it is to get in.
Questions the analysis answers
- Which high schools have the best baccalaureate results?
- Where do students get the most compared with how hard it is to get in?
- Is a top Bucharest high school worth it compared with one in Iași or Cluj?
The ranking
22 positions scored on 14 conditions adapted to this topic. 6 conditions are computed from public data using published formulas; the rest are judgement, with a rationale and sources for each position. Conditions that cannot be assessed yet get 5 (neutral) in the score and do not count as met. The scores are frozen in the snapshot of 3 November 2026 (fingerprint in the .sha256 file).
Extended to 22 entries on 5 November 2026: the first 11 keep the same scores, and 11 new entries were added, with sources. The previous snapshot stays published: social-licee-romania-2026-11-03.json.
| # | Name | Conditions | Score | Substance / form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Emil Racoviță” National College, Iași | 10/14 | 7.34 | Substance without form |
| 2 | “Costache Negruzzi” National College, Iași | 10/14 | 7.24 | Substance without form |
| 3 | “Emil Racoviță” National College, Cluj-Napoca | 9/14 | 7.48 | Substance without form |
| 4 | “Gheorghe Lazăr” National College, Bucharest | 9/14 | 7.44 | Substance confirmed |
| 5 | The National College, Iași | 9/14 | 7.42 | Substance without form |
| 6 | “George Coșbuc” Bilingual National College, Bucharest | 9/14 | 7.24 | Substance without form |
| 7 | “Avram Iancu” Theoretical High School, Cluj-Napoca | 9/14 | 7.04 | Substance without form |
| 8 | “Mircea cel Bătrân” National College, Constanța | 9/14 | 6.74 | Substance confirmed |
| 9 | “Tudor Vianu” National College of Computer Science, Bucharest | 8/14 | 7.06 | Substance confirmed |
| 10 | “Saint Sava” National College, Bucharest | 8/14 | 7.02 | Substance confirmed |
| 11 | Colegiul Național „Spiru Haret”, București | 8/14 | 6.78 | Substance confirmed |
| 12 | “Andrei Șaguna” National College, Brașov | 7/14 | 6.76 | Substance without form |
| 13 | Colegiul Național „Mihai Viteazul”, București | 7/14 | 6.74 | Substance without form |
| 14 | Colegiul Național „Matei Basarab”, București | 7/14 | 6.66 | Substance without form |
| 15 | Colegiul Național „Unirea”, Focșani | 7/14 | 6.64 | Substance without form |
| 16 | Liceul Teoretic „Nicolae Bălcescu”, Cluj-Napoca | 7/14 | 6.60 | Substance without form |
| 17 | Colegiul Național „Gheorghe Șincai”, Cluj-Napoca | 7/14 | 6.60 | Substance without form |
| 18 | Colegiul Național „Vasile Alecsandri”, Galați | 7/14 | 6.54 | Substance without form |
| 19 | Colegiul Național „Ștefan cel Mare”, Suceava | 7/14 | 6.54 | Substance without form |
| 20 | Colegiul Național „Gheorghe Munteanu Murgoci”, Brăila | 7/14 | 6.54 | Substance without form |
| 21 | Colegiul Național „Mihai Eminescu”, Iași | 7/14 | 6.54 | Substance without form |
| 22 | Colegiul Național „Ion C. Brătianu”, Pitești | 7/14 | 6.42 | Substance without form |
Each position, condition by condition
“Emil Racoviță” National College, Iași · 10/14 · score 7.34 · Substance without form
Baccalaureate 9.31 and admission 9.37; almost every graduate passes (99.3%).
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 8 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.31 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 9 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 99.3% |
| C3 | Admission demand | 7 | Admission only with very high grades: huge demand. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.37 |
| C4 | Results versus demand | 5 | Students leave at about the level at which they entered. Data: baccalaureate 9.31 − admission 9.37 = -0.06 |
| C5 | Consistency | 9 | In the top both at the baccalaureate and at admission. Data: in both the baccalaureate and the admission tops |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 9 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | 7 | Relatively easy to get in, for good results. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.37 |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BAC+ data): top 20 high schools by 2025 baccalaureate average; Edupedu: top 20 high schools by the last admission average in 2025
“Costache Negruzzi” National College, Iași · 10/14 · score 7.24 · Substance without form
Baccalaureate 9.27 with a 100% pass rate and admission at 9.37.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 7 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.27 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | 7 | Admission only with very high grades: huge demand. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.37 |
| C4 | Results versus demand | 5 | Students leave at about the level at which they entered. Data: baccalaureate 9.27 − admission 9.37 = -0.10 |
| C5 | Consistency | 9 | In the top both at the baccalaureate and at admission. Data: in both the baccalaureate and the admission tops |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 9 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | 7 | Relatively easy to get in, for good results. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.37 |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BAC+ data): top 20 high schools by 2025 baccalaureate average; Edupedu: top 20 high schools by the last admission average in 2025
“Emil Racoviță” National College, Cluj-Napoca · 9/14 · score 7.48 · Substance without form
The best high school in Cluj at the 2025 baccalaureate (9.33), with a baccalaureate average above the admission average: students leave at least at the level they entered.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 8 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.33 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | 6 | Admission with high grades. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.32 |
| C4 | Results versus demand | 6 | Students leave at about the level at which they entered. Data: baccalaureate 9.33 − admission 9.32 = 0.01 |
| C5 | Consistency | 9 | In the top both at the baccalaureate and at admission. Data: in both the baccalaureate and the admission tops |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 9 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | 8 | Relatively easy to get in, for good results. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.32 |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BAC+ data): top 20 high schools by 2025 baccalaureate average; Edupedu: top 20 high schools by the last admission average in 2025
“Gheorghe Lazăr” National College, Bucharest · 9/14 · score 7.44 · Substance confirmed
First high school in the country by the 2025 baccalaureate average (9.53) and by the last admission average (9.62); every graduate passed.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 9 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.53 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | 9 | Admission only with very high grades: huge demand. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.62 |
| C4 | Results versus demand | 5 | Students leave at about the level at which they entered. Data: baccalaureate 9.53 − admission 9.62 = -0.09 |
| C5 | Consistency | 9 | In the top both at the baccalaureate and at admission. Data: in both the baccalaureate and the admission tops |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 9 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | 2 | Very hard to get in. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.62 |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 5 | Moderate attention. |
| C12 | Trend | 8 | Rising in the rankings. |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BAC+ data): top 20 high schools by 2025 baccalaureate average; Edupedu: top 20 high schools by the last admission average in 2025
The National College, Iași · 9/14 · score 7.42 · Substance without form
Second in the country at the 2025 baccalaureate (9.41), with a lower admission average than Bucharest’s top schools: very good results at a more accessible entry threshold.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 8 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.41 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | 7 | Admission only with very high grades: huge demand. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.42 |
| C4 | Results versus demand | 6 | Students leave at about the level at which they entered. Data: baccalaureate 9.41 − admission 9.42 = -0.01 |
| C5 | Consistency | 9 | In the top both at the baccalaureate and at admission. Data: in both the baccalaureate and the admission tops |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 9 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | 6 | Quite hard to get in. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.42 |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BAC+ data): top 20 high schools by 2025 baccalaureate average; Edupedu: top 20 high schools by the last admission average in 2025
“George Coșbuc” Bilingual National College, Bucharest · 9/14 · score 7.24 · Substance without form
A bilingual high school with a 9.23 baccalaureate and a 9.30 admission threshold; a foreign-language profile, useful for studying abroad.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 7 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.23 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | 6 | Admission with high grades. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.3 |
| C4 | Results versus demand | 5 | Students leave at about the level at which they entered. Data: baccalaureate 9.23 − admission 9.3 = -0.07 |
| C5 | Consistency | 9 | In the top both at the baccalaureate and at admission. Data: in both the baccalaureate and the admission tops |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 9 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | 8 | Relatively easy to get in, for good results. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.3 |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BAC+ data): top 20 high schools by 2025 baccalaureate average; Edupedu: top 20 high schools by the last admission average in 2025
“Avram Iancu” Theoretical High School, Cluj-Napoca · 9/14 · score 7.04 · Substance without form
A theoretical high school present in both national tops: admission 9.35 and baccalaureate 9.21.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 7 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.21 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 8 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 99% |
| C3 | Admission demand | 7 | Admission only with very high grades: huge demand. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.35 |
| C4 | Results versus demand | 5 | Students leave at about the level at which they entered. Data: baccalaureate 9.21 − admission 9.35 = -0.14 |
| C5 | Consistency | 9 | In the top both at the baccalaureate and at admission. Data: in both the baccalaureate and the admission tops |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 9 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 6 | A school with a good reputation. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | 7 | Relatively easy to get in, for good results. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.35 |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BAC+ data): top 20 high schools by 2025 baccalaureate average; Edupedu: top 20 high schools by the last admission average in 2025
“Mircea cel Bătrân” National College, Constanța · 9/14 · score 6.74 · Substance confirmed
The fourth-highest admission average in the country (9.57) and a 9.24 baccalaureate: very sought after, but final results are below the entry price.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 7 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.24 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 9 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 99.5% |
| C3 | Admission demand | 9 | Admission only with very high grades: huge demand. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.57 |
| C4 | Results versus demand | 3 | Students leave below the level at which they entered. Data: baccalaureate 9.24 − admission 9.57 = -0.33 |
| C5 | Consistency | 9 | In the top both at the baccalaureate and at admission. Data: in both the baccalaureate and the admission tops |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 7 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | 3 | Very hard to get in. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.57 |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BAC+ data): top 20 high schools by 2025 baccalaureate average; Edupedu: top 20 high schools by the last admission average in 2025
“Tudor Vianu” National College of Computer Science, Bucharest · 8/14 · score 7.06 · Substance confirmed
A high school specialised in computer science, with the highest admission average in the country (9.62, tied with “Gheorghe Lazăr”) and 9.38 at the baccalaureate.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 8 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.38 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | 9 | Admission only with very high grades: huge demand. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.62 |
| C4 | Results versus demand | 4 | Students leave below the level at which they entered. Data: baccalaureate 9.38 − admission 9.62 = -0.24 |
| C5 | Consistency | 9 | In the top both at the baccalaureate and at admission. Data: in both the baccalaureate and the admission tops |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 9 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 9 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | 2 | Very hard to get in. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.62 |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 5 | Moderate attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BAC+ data): top 20 high schools by 2025 baccalaureate average; Edupedu: top 20 high schools by the last admission average in 2025
“Saint Sava” National College, Bucharest · 8/14 · score 7.02 · Substance confirmed
One of the oldest high schools in the country, with a 9.60 admission threshold and a 9.35 baccalaureate average; entry is very hard for a result close to that of other top schools.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 8 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.35 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | 9 | Admission only with very high grades: huge demand. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.6 |
| C4 | Results versus demand | 4 | Students leave below the level at which they entered. Data: baccalaureate 9.35 − admission 9.6 = -0.25 |
| C5 | Consistency | 9 | In the top both at the baccalaureate and at admission. Data: in both the baccalaureate and the admission tops |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 9 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | 2 | Very hard to get in. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.6 |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 5 | Moderate attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BAC+ data): top 20 high schools by 2025 baccalaureate average; Edupedu: top 20 high schools by the last admission average in 2025
Colegiul Național „Spiru Haret”, București · 8/14 · score 6.78 · Substance confirmed
Fifth in Romania by last admission average (9.52), but with a BAC of 9.17: entry is very hard for a result below the top colleges.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 7 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.17 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 9 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 99.5% |
| C3 | Admission demand | 8 | Admission only with very high grades: huge demand. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.52 |
| C4 | Results versus demand | 3 | Students leave below the level at which they entered. Data: baccalaureate 9.17 − admission 9.52 = -0.35 |
| C5 | Consistency | 9 | In the top both at the baccalaureate and at admission. Data: in both the baccalaureate and the admission tops |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 9 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | 4 | Very hard to get in. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.52 |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 5 | Moderate attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu: top 20 high schools by last admission average 2025; Edupedu (BacPlus data): top 20 Bucharest high schools by BAC 2025 average
“Andrei Șaguna” National College, Brașov · 7/14 · score 6.76 · Substance without form
The best high school in Brașov at the 2025 baccalaureate (9.30, 100% pass rate); it is not in the national top by admission average, so entry is more accessible.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 8 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.3 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C4 | Results versus demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C5 | Consistency | 5 | Mixed results. Data: only in the baccalaureate top |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 7 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BAC+ data): top 20 high schools by 2025 baccalaureate average
Colegiul Național „Mihai Viteazul”, București · 7/14 · score 6.74 · Substance without form
Admission 9.40 (9th in Romania), BAC 9.08 with a 100% pass rate; the largest number of graduates among Bucharest’s top colleges.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 6 | The baccalaureate average is good. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.08 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | 7 | Admission only with very high grades: huge demand. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.4 |
| C4 | Results versus demand | 3 | Students leave below the level at which they entered. Data: baccalaureate 9.08 − admission 9.4 = -0.32 |
| C5 | Consistency | 9 | In the top both at the baccalaureate and at admission. Data: in both the baccalaureate and the admission tops |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 9 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | 6 | Quite hard to get in. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.4 |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 5 | Moderate attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu: top 20 high schools by last admission average 2025; Edupedu (BacPlus data): top 20 Bucharest high schools by BAC 2025 average
Colegiul Național „Matei Basarab”, București · 7/14 · score 6.66 · Substance without form
Admission 9.42 (8th in Romania) and BAC 9.06 with a 100% pass rate; the final result is below the price of entry.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 6 | The baccalaureate average is good. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.06 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | 7 | Admission only with very high grades: huge demand. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.42 |
| C4 | Results versus demand | 2 | Students leave below the level at which they entered. Data: baccalaureate 9.06 − admission 9.42 = -0.36 |
| C5 | Consistency | 9 | In the top both at the baccalaureate and at admission. Data: in both the baccalaureate and the admission tops |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 9 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | 6 | Quite hard to get in. Data: last admission average 2025: 9.42 |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 5 | Moderate attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu: top 20 high schools by last admission average 2025; Edupedu (BacPlus data): top 20 Bucharest high schools by BAC 2025 average
Colegiul Național „Unirea”, Focșani · 7/14 · score 6.64 · Substance without form
Sixth in Romania at the BAC 2025 (9.32), ahead of many colleges in the big cities; it is not in the national admission top, so entry is more accessible.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 8 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.32 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 9 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 99.4% |
| C3 | Admission demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C4 | Results versus demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C5 | Consistency | 5 | Mixed results. Data: only in the baccalaureate top |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 7 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 7 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BacPlus data): top 20 high schools by BAC 2025 average
Liceul Teoretic „Nicolae Bălcescu”, Cluj-Napoca · 7/14 · score 6.60 · Substance without form
BAC 2025: 9.21, with a 100% pass rate, in a city with many good high schools and strong universities.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 7 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.21 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C4 | Results versus demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C5 | Consistency | 5 | Mixed results. Data: only in the baccalaureate top |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 7 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BacPlus data): top 20 high schools by BAC 2025 average
Colegiul Național „Gheorghe Șincai”, Cluj-Napoca · 7/14 · score 6.60 · Substance without form
BAC 2025: 9.19, with a 100% pass rate, above the 2024 admission average (8.67).
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 7 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.19 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C4 | Results versus demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C5 | Consistency | 5 | Mixed results. Data: only in the baccalaureate top |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 7 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 8 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BacPlus data): top 20 high schools by BAC 2025 average
Colegiul Național „Vasile Alecsandri”, Galați · 7/14 · score 6.54 · Substance without form
BAC 2025: 9.25, with a 100% pass rate; the best high school in Galați.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 7 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.25 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C4 | Results versus demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C5 | Consistency | 5 | Mixed results. Data: only in the baccalaureate top |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 7 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 7 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BacPlus data): top 20 high schools by BAC 2025 average
Colegiul Național „Ștefan cel Mare”, Suceava · 7/14 · score 6.54 · Substance without form
BAC 2025: 9.22 (100% pass rate), against a 2024 admission average of 8.50: students leave well above the level at which they enter.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 7 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.22 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C4 | Results versus demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C5 | Consistency | 5 | Mixed results. Data: only in the baccalaureate top |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 7 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 7 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BacPlus data): top 20 high schools by BAC 2025 average
Colegiul Național „Gheorghe Munteanu Murgoci”, Brăila · 7/14 · score 6.54 · Substance without form
BAC 2025: 9.22 with a 100% pass rate, against a 2024 admission average of 8.40, one of the biggest jumps in the top list.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 7 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.22 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C4 | Results versus demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C5 | Consistency | 5 | Mixed results. Data: only in the baccalaureate top |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 7 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 7 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BacPlus data): top 20 high schools by BAC 2025 average
Colegiul Național „Mihai Eminescu”, Iași · 7/14 · score 6.54 · Substance without form
BAC 2025: 9.19 (100% pass rate), against a 2024 admission average of 8.05: the biggest jump among Romania’s top 20 high schools.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 7 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.19 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 10 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 100% |
| C3 | Admission demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C4 | Results versus demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C5 | Consistency | 5 | Mixed results. Data: only in the baccalaureate top |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 7 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 7 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BacPlus data): top 20 high schools by BAC 2025 average
Colegiul Național „Ion C. Brătianu”, Pitești · 7/14 · score 6.42 · Substance without form
BAC 2025: 9.19, with 242 graduates, one of the largest colleges in the top list.
| # | Condition | Score | In plain words |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | 7 | The baccalaureate average is among the highest in the country. Data: baccalaureate average 2025: 9.19 |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | 8 | All or practically all graduates pass the baccalaureate. Data: pass rate: 99.2% |
| C3 | Admission demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C4 | Results versus demand | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C5 | Consistency | 5 | Mixed results. Data: only in the baccalaureate top |
| C6 | Free access | 10 | Free: a state school. |
| C7 | University city | 7 | A large university centre. |
| C8 | Tradition and status | 8 | A national college with tradition. |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | 7 | Profiles in high demand (for example, mathematics and computer science). |
| C10 | Ease of entry | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | 7 | Balanced attention. |
| C12 | Trend | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
| C14 | Risks | — | Cannot be assessed yet (for example, the asset is not publicly traded). |
Sources: Edupedu (BacPlus data): top 20 high schools by BAC 2025 average
Formulas for the computed conditions
- C1: The 2025 baccalaureate average: score = 10 − (9.6 − the average) × 8 (an average of 9.35 gives 8).
- C2: The 2025 baccalaureate pass rate: score = 10 − (100 − the rate) × 2 (99% gives 8).
- C3: The last 2025 admission average: score = 10 − (9.7 − the average) × 10 (9.4 gives 7). No data if the school is not in the national admission top.
- C4: Results versus demand: the baccalaureate average minus the last admission average, from the same year; score = 6 + the difference × 10. An approximation: the two averages belong to different cohorts.
- C5: Consistency: the school appears in both national tops (baccalaureate and admission) = 9; in only one = 5.
- C10: Ease of entry (the inverse of demand): score = (9.7 − the last admission average) × 20 (9.4 gives 6). No data if the school is not in the admission top.
The data behind the scores
The analysis’s sources
- Edupedu (BAC+ data): top 20 high schools by 2025 baccalaureate average
- Edupedu: top 20 high schools by the last admission average in 2025
- Edupedu: top 20 high schools by last admission average 2025
- Edupedu (BacPlus data): top 20 Bucharest high schools by BAC 2025 average
- Edupedu (BacPlus data): top 20 high schools by BAC 2025 average
What the analysis shows
“Emil Racoviță” National College, Iași meets the most conditions (10 of 14). The ranking rewards substance: real results and real opportunities, weighed against how hard and how expensive they are to reach, not only fame.
The rankings are indicative and rest on public data as of the snapshot date. The right choice depends on each person’s situation.
How we apply the 14 conditions in this domain
The same algorithm as for crypto, companies and commodities: each condition gets a score from 0 to 10 and is met from 7. The weights are identical in every domain; only what we measure in practice changes.
| # | Condition | What we measure | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Baccalaureate results | Graduates’ average at the baccalaureate. | 16% |
| C2 | Baccalaureate pass rate | The share of graduates who pass the baccalaureate. | 6% |
| C3 | Admission demand | The last grade admitted into 9th grade. | 6% |
| C4 | Results versus demand | How well students leave compared with the level at which they enter. | 8% |
| C5 | Consistency | The school is in the top both at the baccalaureate and at admission. | 6% |
| C6 | Free access | A state school, with no fees. | 8% |
| C7 | University city | Close to universities, olympiads and centres of excellence. | 8% |
| C8 | Tradition and status | A national college with a long record of results. | 4% |
| C9 | In-demand profiles | Profiles that open the way to sought-after degrees and jobs. | 6% |
| C10 | Ease of entry | How easy it is to get in (the opposite of demand). | 6% |
| C11 | Media (non-linear) | Balanced attention; an over-hyped school attracts pressure. | 6% |
| C12 | Trend | The school is rising or falling in the rankings. | 6% |
| C13 | Crowding (inverse) | Competition at admission, relative to places. | 6% |
| C14 | Risks | Buildings, leadership changes, fees. | 8% |
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