May 4, 2023
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~ Florida higher education system ranked #1 for seventh year in a row ~
Tallahassee, Fla., May 4, 2023 – Today, Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. celebrates Florida’s ranking as number one in education by U.S. News & World Report. Under Governor Ron DeSantis’ leadership, Florida continues to be the national leader in education. The ranking methodology uses a variety of metrics to measure the overall quality of each state’s education system from prekindergarten through higher education.
Since Governor DeSantis took office, Florida has prioritized education by providing teachers historic salary increases, ensuring students were able to return to in-person instruction following the COVID-19 pandemic, abolishing woke ideology from the classroom, eliminating Common Core and transitioning to a progress monitoring system for accountability.
“The Florida education model stands alone as a shining example for all other states to follow,” said Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. “Thank you to the leadership of Governor DeSantis and Florida’s outstanding teachers and students who made this recognition possible. While we are proud of this accomplishment, we will continue to multiply our efforts to solidify Florida’s reputation as the Education State”
The report incorporated data from higher education, including graduation rates, population with advanced degrees, debt at graduation and the cost of tuition and fees. College readiness, high school graduation rate, preschool enrollment and results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) were the metrics used to evaluate the effectiveness of education from prekindergarten through grade 12.
Highlights from Florida’s number one position include:
- Florida ranks number one for higher education for the 7th year in a row.
- Florida boasts the lowest higher education in-state tuition and fees among all states.
- The state’s high school graduation rate was 3.7 percentage points above the national average according to U.S. News & World Report.
- Florida came in second for completers of two-year degree programs and ranked fourth for four-year graduation rates at higher education institutions.
- Florida’s college graduates had less debt at graduation than the national average by nearly $5,000.
- Florida ranked 12th overall for the percentage of children enrolled in a preschool program.
- Florida improved from third to first in education since Governor DeSantis took office.
Read the full report here.
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Tallahassee, Fla., May 7, 2024 – Today, U.S. News & World Report announced that Florida is again ranked #1 in the nation for education. The publication's Best State ranking is based on a combination of strong performances in higher education and K-12 metrics.
Where does Florida rank in education? ›
While the Sunshine State ranked No. 9 overall, it placed as the top state nationwide for the categories of “Education” and “Economy.” In fact, this is the second year in a row that Florida ranked as the top state for education, as it came in No. 1 for 2023, as well.
Which US state is #1 in education? ›
Overall, Florida scored highest in the nation under those metrics. (Read the complete education rankings here.) With its No. 1 ranking in the higher education realm and No.
Is Florida ranked #1 in higher education? ›
TALLAHASSEE, FL (May 7, 2024) – U.S. News & World Report has once again named Florida the number one state in the country for higher education. Since the inception of the rankings in 2017, Florida has swept the rankings.
What is Florida State ranked in the US news? ›
Florida State University Rankings
Florida State University is ranked #53 out of 439 National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
How does Florida State rank academically? ›
Florida State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #53.
Where does Florida rank in education spending? ›
Florida also ranks near the bottom for the sub-category of per-pupil spending alone. Florida ranks 43rd at $9,764 per student once dollar amounts are adjusted for regional cost differences, Lloyd said.
What is the lowest ranked state for education in the US? ›
After West Virginia, Mississippi and Louisiana were the least educated states, according to the analysis. Other states at the bottom of the list include Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Nevada, Kentucky, New Mexico and Texas. The full list can be viewed here.
What rank is Florida in crime? ›
How Does the State Rank in Crime? Florida is the third-most populous state in the United States and is ranked at #26 in the union for the lowest violent crime rate. The average total crime rate, including property and violent crime, is 25.38 per 1,000 people.
What country is #1 in education? ›
1- South Korea
South Korea stands out as the most educated country globally, with a literacy rate of 97.9% in 2024. Its high percentage of higher education graduates among OECD countries was reached in 2022 when approximately 70% of the population between the ages of 25 and 34 had completed their college education.
Florida State Board of Education Member Barbara Feingold: "Florida's education system ranks among the best in the nation because of the dedicated work of our teachers, students and parents. Accountability and benchmarks set the standards for high achievement.
What is Florida's economy ranked? ›
Florida's economy ranks among the largest in the country. As of 2021, the gross state product (GSP) is about $1.2 trillion, the fourth largest economy in the United States. Florida is responsible for 5.23% of the United States' approximately $21 trillion gross domestic product (GDP).
What is the average education level in Florida? ›
U.S. educational attainment in Florida 2022
In 2022, about 21.4 percent of the population in Florida aged 25 years and over held a Bachelor's degree. In that same year, about 4.2 percent of Floridians had less than a 9th grade education, and about 27.1 percent were high school graduates.
