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What are the best and worst states for school quality?

School test tile / photo courtesy of Getty Images
School test tile / photo courtesy of Getty Images School test tile / photo courtesy of Getty Images

WalletHub ranked all 50 states on the quality of their public schools across 32 key measures of quality and safety.

States with the Best School Systems

1. Massachusetts

2. Connecticut

3. New Jersey