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US States with the Worst and Best School Systems Ranked by WalletHub
A WalletHub study ranked US state public school systems using 32 metrics across quality (80% of score) and safety (20% of score). Massachusetts leads the ranking, while New Mexico ranks last. The study evaluated factors including graduation rates, standardized test scores, pupil-teacher ratios, drug use, bullying, school shootings, and disciplinary incidents. Data sources included the US Census Bureau, Department of Education, and CDC. The article provides a detailed state-by-state breakdown from worst (New Mexico) to best, highlighting specific weaknesses such as low test scores in New Mexico, high dropout rates in Alaska, and high bullying incidence in West Virginia. The analysis covers all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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