36th Place – Idaho

Just imagine, if every state invested generously in education, our school systems could be world-class! However, Idaho seems to be playing a different tune. Their minimal funding in education has earned them an unexpected award – one of the least educated states in the nation! It’s a curious case of a state choosing a different path, leaving many to wonder what could be if they chose to invest more in their future.

In 2017, the US Census Bureau dropped a bombshell: Idaho was the stingiest state when it came to funding education. The result? A less-than-stellar report card from The Huffington Post, which ranked Idaho’s schools as the 4th worst in the nation. Yes, you read that right, Idaho, known for its potatoes, is also renowned for its underfunded education system.