High school baseball national composite rankings: Florida power tops the standings

As high school baseball postseasons get deeper, which teams are currently the best in the nation? With May midway through, USA TODAY Sports is looking at the championship contenders and teams with the strongest seasons, seeking an answer. The following composite is devised based on a formula that combines the rankings of Perfect Game, Baseball America, Prep Baseball Report, MaxPreps and USA TODAY High School Sports, earning a points total that provides an industry-wide look at the top teams in the country.

WILD FINISH: South Walton baseball wins FHSAA 3A state title on walk-off suicide squeeze Venice (FL) and Tomball (TX) are neck-and-neck at the top, separated by a mere 3. 4 points. Every outlet has these two in the top two spots; MaxPreps is the only one to have Tomball ahead of Venice.

The rankings themselves are not completely uniform, and it's worth noting that Baseball America does not include IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) in its rankings. Without further ado, here are the top high school baseball teams in the country. 1.

Venice, FL Score: 288. 8 2. Tomball, TX Score: 285.