- Massachusetts secures the top position for states with the most exemplary school systems, with New Jersey and Connecticut trailing in second and third place, respectively. Wisconsin clinches the tenth spot, while unfortunately, Arizona emerges at the bottom of the list for its education system.
Recent studies have unveiled the states with the most commendable educational systems, with Massachusetts leading the pack. Data analyzed by an educational resource site, drawing from sources such as the National Center for Education Statistics, delved into various metrics like bullying incidents, academic achievements, and the student-to-teacher ratio. Each criterion was meticulously scored on a scale of 10 to determine the overall rankings.
RankStateFinal Index Score1 Massachusetts 71.54 2 New Jersey 69.19 3 Connecticut 62.80 4 New York 62.31 5 Maryland 58.48 6 Iowa 58.19 7 Maine 58.12 8 Virginia 57.34 9 Pennsylvania 55.52 10 Wisconsin 55.43
Massachusetts secures the coveted first position with an impressive final score of 71.54. The state excelled in key areas, garnering a perfect score of 10 for Grade 8 mathematics performance at 283.59 and an ACT score of 26.50. Moreover, Massachusetts achieved a commendable score of 9.59 for its low bullying rate, with only 14.61% of high school students reporting incidents of bullying on school premises.
New Jersey earns the second spot on the list with a solid score of 69.19. Noteworthy achievements include top scores in Grade 8 reading (269.78) and writing (175.33), a minimal 0.43% of students carrying firearms, and a substantial expenditure of $3,625 per pupil on support services, food, and transportation.
In third place is Connecticut, boasting a score of 62.80. Similar to Massachusetts, Connecticut students showcased exceptional ACT scores, averaging 26.30, contributing to a score of 9.78. Additionally, Connecticut’s favorable pupil-to-teacher ratio of 12:2 earned it a score of 8.57.
Claiming the fourth position is New York, with a final score of 62.31. Noteworthy achievements include the state’s abundant public library resources, boasting approximately 64,494 books, and a high average salary of $92,222 for public school teachers, both of which garnered perfect scores.
Maryland secures the fifth rank, with a final score of 58.48. The state boasts a remarkably low expulsion rate of 0.05% in public schools, earning a score of 8.54 in this category. Furthermore, Maryland scored 8.41 for its impressively low high school dropout rate of just 4.08%.
In sixth place is Iowa, with a final score of 58.19. Iowa shines with a perfect score for its high public school graduation rate of 92% and a commendable score of 8.05 for its low student suspension rate of 3.49%.
Maine secures the seventh spot, with a final score of 58.12. Notable achievements include a commendable pupil-to-teacher ratio of 11:2, earning a score of 9.41, and an abundance of 19.26 public libraries per 100,000 students, resulting in a score of 9.19 in this category.
Following closely is Virginia in eighth place, with a final score of 57.34. Virginia showcased low bullying rates among its students, with 15.67% reporting incidents on school premises and 12.59% experiencing online bullying, earning scores of 8.74 and 7.77, respectively.
Securing the ninth position is Pennsylvania, with a final score of 55.52. Pennsylvania excelled in categories such as the number of books available in public libraries, scoring 7.54 for its 23,930 books. Additionally, the state earned a score of 8.52 for the low percentage of students carrying firearms to school, which stood at 1.25%.
Rounding off the list is Wisconsin in tenth place, boasting a score of 55.43. Wisconsin attained a perfect score for the average SAT score of its high school seniors, which stood at 1,252. Furthermore, the state’s Grade 8 mathematics average of 281.14 contributed to its score of 9 in this category.
A spokesperson from has provided insights on the study: “The outcomes of this research offer reassurance to parents residing in these top-ten states, providing confidence that their children are receiving education in an environment conducive to their growth, from favorable student-to-teacher ratios to impressive ACT scores.”
The dominance of East Coast states in the top-ten rankings, with seven out of ten hailing from this region, sparks intrigue. It will be intriguing to observe whether metrics like bullying and dropout rates will witness improvement in other regions across the nation or if the East Coast will continue its educational supremacy.
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