WalletHub Ranks the Best States for Racial Equality in Education
STATEWIDE — WalletHub has ranked every state based on racial equality in education with Indiana coming in around the middle.
All 50 states were compared by WalletHub through a few key metrics including the difference between white and black Americans in areas such as high school and college degrees, test scores and graduation rates.
The six key metrics used in the study by WalletHub:
Share of Adults with at Least a High School Degree: Half Weight (~9.09 Points)
Share of Adults with at Least a Bachelor’s Degree: Double Weight (~36.36 Points)
Standardized-Test Scores: Full Weight (~18.18 Points)
Mean SAT Score: Half Weight (~9.09 Points)
Average ACT Score: Half Weight (~9.09 Points)
Public High School Graduation Rate: Full Weight (~18.18 Points)
The recent study found that school districts that have a high concentration of white students receive $23 billion more per year in funding than those that have more non-white students.
“Promoting racial equality in education can have a significant impact on promoting equality in the overall economy,” said Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst. “It is essential to ensure that all school districts receive sufficient funding, the latest technology, and equal opportunities for tutoring and extracurricular activities, regardless of their racial composition. This will help bridge the racial gaps in test scores and graduation rates, which will promote equal opportunities for higher education and employment in the future.”
Wyoming came in as the top ranked state. Wisconsin was ranked last. The study ranked Indiana at 19.
Most Equality
- Wyoming
- New Mexico
- West Virginia
- Oregon
- Vermont
- Kentucky
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Tennessee
- Hawaii
Least Equality
- Massachusetts
- Iowa
- South Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- New Jersey
- Nebraska
- Minnesota
- Connecticut
- Wisconsin
Data used to create the ranking came from the U.S. Census Bureau, National Center for Education Statistics, ACT and College Board.
