Does your state make the grade? This brand new edition of Education State Rankings compares the 50 states in hundreds of preK-12 education categories. See how your state stacks up in reading and math scores, teachers’ salaries, graduation rates, per pupil spending, special education, class size and so much more. In addition, learn which state received the annual Smartest State Award, honoring the leaders, teachers, students and citizens who have worked hard to make education a top priority.

During this time when preparing children for a changing world is more important than ever, Education State Rankings provides a meaningful collection of state education statistics in one straightforward, easy-to-use reference volume.

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Sample Table #1: Average Size of Public High Schools in 2006

Sample Table #2: Teacher Salaries in Relation to All Workers in 2005

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