Does going to a good high school help you?

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<p>Hi!
I am currently a freshman at one of the best private schools in the south.
My school arranges for people from Ivies and other colleges to speak to the seniors who have questions about certain colleges. </p>

<p>I really want to go to an Ivy. My grades are decent but not exceptional. (I skipped 2 grades in math and my math grade really brings down my GPA) My school is highly competitive and I think I am probably in the top 20%.
Over 10% of the graduating class at my school gets accepted into an ivy.
I want to switch schools to a lesser known school (and hopefully be top of their class) but I don't think that they have as close of a relationship to Ivy leagues as my current school does. </p>

<p>If I do switch schools, will college admissions think I am taking the easy way out?
Is the relationship my current school has with colleges beneficial in any way? </p>

<p>I just am not sure if switching schools and being top of the class will help my chances at getting into an Ivy or staying at my current school. </p>

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<p>It generally looks better to do fairly well in a HARD high school than very well in an EASY one! It’s all relative. And if you come from a well-known private school in the South, colleges will recognize that and take that into account.</p>

<p>I go to a VERY difficult public school actually, and I’m only in the second decile in my class as well, even though I have a 3.85 unweighted GPA and 4.0 weighted!</p>

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<p>Also please give me advice on my forum!! Thanks :)</p>