4th Place – Vermont
Injecting large sums of money into the educational system has really been advantageous for Vermont, resulting in the 4th spot on the rankings. As reported by USA Today, the state has the highest per-student expenditure in the United States – including school personnel, materials, and student assistance, averaging out to $20,795.
The generous funding of Vermont’s schools has enabled the state to provide some of the highest quality educational opportunities in the nation. Additionally, the state has been successful in ensuring equitable access to these educational opportunities for its citizens. Vermont has one of the smallest disparities in educational attainment between those of high and low socioeconomic backgrounds.