The National Honor Society (NHS) is one of the oldest, largest, and most widely recognized cocurricular student organizations in American high schools, with 1.4 million members.

[7] In 1929, the NHS furthered its reach by introducing the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) for middle school students.

This approach allows chapters to address specific local needs while adhering to the overarching principles of the organization.

This structure ensures the continuity of Rynearson's vision and the organization's impact on students' lives.

National Honor Society chapters operate in all fifty states, territories, and many schools around the world, engaging and serving more than 1.4 million students.