When Ashlee Radford and her husband, Brian, bought their last home in Ardmore, Oklahoma, they weren’t expecting to encounter difficult neighbors. But for several months, they dealt with constant noise from dogs barking at all hours and their owners constantly blocking in their cars with bad parking tactics. If you’ve ever had to figure out how to deal with bad neighbors, her story is a familiar one.

The quality of public schools is a perennial topic of concern for parents of school-aged children and homeowners. Now a new report from Niche on the best high schools in each state may help shed light on whether you’re living or looking in the right neighborhood and can enjoy all the advantages that come with a coveted zip code.