Special Report

This Is the Least Educated State in America

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25. Michigan
> Overall score: 52.7
> Educational attainment rank: 19
> School quality rank: 29

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24. Kansas
> Overall score: 54.5
> Educational attainment rank: 21
> School quality rank: 21

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23. Utah
> Overall score: 54.6
> Educational attainment rank: 28
> School quality rank: 19

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22. Missouri
> Overall score: 55.9
> Educational attainment rank: 20
> School quality rank: 18

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21. Oregon
> Overall score: 56.0
> Educational attainment rank: 16
> School quality rank: 31

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