One other thought regarding the MaxPreps ratings. These are computer rankings. As far as he computer is concerned, it doesn't care how many D1 players you have on your roster. In essence, it's just a mathematical formula. The objective of the ranking is to level the playing field for judging all high school teams. In theory, by the end of any season the ability of the computer to predict who's best is quite accurate. (In essence, it's a high school version of the Sagarin ratings for College and Pro sports.) While you may not agree with the results, I'd argue that it's by far the best way to make an educated judgement of who's the best in the country. And, for my money, it's far better than USA Today poll.
(And, by the way, don't be surprised if Northwestern wins the Florida championship that they jump in the Max Preps rating...because the the strength of schedule generally improves by playing a top-notch opponent in this type of game.)