WalletHub is renowned for its comprehensive research on a wide array of topics — from spotlighting top-notch consumer credit cards to analyzing voter participation across U.S. states. They also curate a must-see annual list that ranks states by their levels of education. To compile this insightful list, WalletHub scrutinizes 18 distinct criteria, including school safety records, standardized test performance, and disparities in educational achievement. Scroll down to discover which states aced the rankings and which ones must hit the books harder.
50th Place – Mississippi
Once again, Mississippi has been placed at the bottom of the United States for educational standards. This has been a consistent trend, with the state almost always occupying the last spot in educational rankings. Unfortunately, the situation does not seem to be improving.
Mississippi is not only the least educated state in the United States, but according to WalletHub, it also has the lowest quality of education. Education Week gave Mississippi an “F” for academic achievement and a “D” for the chance of student success, making it the second-worst state in the nation.