Illinois ranks tenth among all 50 states and Washington, D.C., for the quality of its public school systems, according to a new study.
The state ranked first in the percentage of high school graduates who completed the ACT and second in the average SAT score, personal-finance website WalletHub reported. It also ranked above average – in 23rd place – in the dropout rate.
Illinois was just below average in bullying incidents, placing 26th, and in school safety, ranked at 27th. The statewide pupil-teacher ratio earned a ranking of 30th.
Wisconsin placed fourth overall, with a “School System Quality” rating of 4 and a “Safety” rating of 14. That state was ranked first in school safety and tied for second in the lowest dropout rate.
WalletHub compiled the rankings with data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Educational Statistics, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Kids Count - Anney E. Casey Foundation, Stopbullying.gov, U.S. News & World Report, the College Board, ACT and K12.com.
For more information on the study methodology and back-to-school tips from a range of experts, visit wallethub.com.