New Jersey is the top state for education. ... It's followed by Massachusetts, Florida, Washington and Colorado to round out the top five. Six of the 10 states with the best education systems also rank among the top 10 Best States overall.

Is Florida a good education state?

The state improved its ranking from No. 13 in 2019. ... Florida ranked the best in the education category with an 86.3% high school graduation rate compared to the nation's average of 85.3%, along with $24,629 debt at graduation compared to the national average of $28,996, U.S. News' website stated.

Which state is the lowest in education?

1. West Virginia. West Virginia is the least educated U.S. state, with an overall score of 23.65. West Virginia ranks last for Educational Attainment with the lowest shares of people with associate degrees or some college experience and those with Bachelor's degrees, at 20.6%.