2nd Place – Maryland

Striding confidently onto the podium, Maryland proudly takes the silver medal in the annual “Brainiest States in the US” contest! Not only did they impress with their overall education levels, but they also shone brightly in the higher education category, nabbing the second spot for the percentage of folks with advanced degrees, and a commendable third place for the number of bachelor’s degrees. Hats off to Maryland, the state where brains and ambition thrive!

Did you know Maryland is the reigning champ of education funding in the US? It’s all thanks to their residents, who boast the highest average income nationwide! More moolah means more tax dollars, and Maryland wisely funnels this wealth into their schools. While other states allocate a mere 3.3% of their budget to education, Maryland outshines them all, dedicating a solid 3.7%. That’s how Maryland schools keep acing the funding game!