7th Place – Washington

Hold onto your graduation caps, folks! Washington State is not just the seventh smartest state in the US, it’s also a gender equality trailblazer! Here, the gap in educational attainment between men and women is so tiny, you’d need a microscope to see it! This is no small feat, making it a place where brains and balance coexist in perfect harmony. So, hats off to you, Washington! You’re an intellectual powerhouse and an equality champion!

Did you know that the Evergreen State is a hub for education? It proudly stands at the third spot nationwide for the percentage of adults boasting an associate’s degree or higher. But it doesn’t stop there! It also holds the 11th position for the percentage of residents with a bachelor’s degree. And guess what? It’s also the 16th state for the highest number of high school graduates. Quite impressive, isn’t it?