Best Public Schools in the Country, You’ll NEVER Guess Where Massachusetts Lands!

Now this is a pleasant surprise for a Friday morning. The website FinanceBuzz.com has analyzed the public school systems nationwide and has determined that Massachusetts has a dang good one. They base their findings on a number of factors including performance, graduation rates, and more. In regards to Massachusetts, they say the quality of education and safety rate very high. They also take into account ACT scores. If you live in Brookline, even better. According to FinanceBuzz.com, "the Public Schools of Brookline in Norfolk County rank the best."

The top 10 actually includes 3 New England states. Now keep in mind, "while these states may have the best public schools it may lead to higher tax rates for residents." Without further delay, here are the top 10 states in the country for public schools.

Wisconsin is recognized for its fiscal stability, opportunity, and health care industries.

About 42.3% of the state's 5.8 million people are college educated.

https://dpi.wi.gov/

The state has an excellent infrastructure, a strong economy, and a beautiful natural environment. About 44.3% of its 1.9 million people are college educated.

https://www.education.ne.gov/

Overall, 44.4% of its 762,000 people are college educated.

https://www.nd.gov/dpi/

New Hampshire schools rank high in both median ACT scores and reading test scores. About 47.5% of the 1.3 million people who live here are college educated.

https://www.education.nh.gov/

About 41.5% of its 973,000 people are college educated.

https://education.delaware.gov/

About 47.7% of its 6 million people are college educated. 

https://marylandpublicschools.org/Pages/default.aspx

Virginia math scores are particularly high. The state is home to 8.5 million people, and 47.6% of its population has a college degree.

https://www.doe.virginia.gov/

New Jersey students test very well in reading and math. Of New Jersey's 8.8 million people, 47.7% are college educated.

https://www.nj.gov/education/

CT boasts one of the highest student teacher ratios in the country. The state is home to 3.5 million people, and of those, 47.5% are college-educated.

https://portal.ct.gov/SDE

Massachusetts has the highest rank for public schools across the country. The Public Schools of Brookline in Norfolk County rank the best, notable for its average spending of $20,250 per student each year.

https://www.doe.mass.edu/