42nd Place – New Mexico
The dismal state of New Mexico has earned some abysmal rankings from all angles. It may be dubbed the Land of Enchantment, yet its educational system has not been blessed. According to WalletHub, New Mexico was rated the 42nd state in terms of education, but it was placed dead last in terms of schools.
It wasn’t only WalletHub that ranked New Mexico low. Education Week placed it second-to-last in terms of public education, and the 2019 Kids Count Data Book put the state at the bottom of the list for being a good place for kids – due to safety concerns, health care, and education.