The highest-ranking hand is a royal flush (the royal straight flush).
Here are the winning poker hands, from highest to lowest: Then, memorize the different hands so you can easily recognize them. To start familiarizing yourself with the different hands, print out a 'cheat sheet' and study it. No matter what type of poker you play, the hands will always be the same. Learn the 10 basic 5-card hands and their ranking.
