Education is essential to a happy, thriving community. That’s why the team at Playground Equipment decided to shed some light on the public school topic with this map showcasing the number of public schools per capita in each state. From there, we can see which states have the most and least schools per student.
Here are the states that had the highest number of public schools:
- Montana
- South Dakota
- Alaska
- North Dakota
- Wyoming
- Vermont
- Maine
- Nebraska
- Minnesota
- New Hampshire
And these were the states with the lowest number of public schools:
- California
- New York
- Utah
- South Carolina
- Virgina
- Delaware
- Pennsylvania
- Nevada
- Maryland
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Georgia
We can see in these lists that states with lower populations have more schools per capita while many of the states on the low number list have dense populations that may be straining public school resources. We also have to consider that many of the states with fewer public schools may have a higher number of private schools.
Parents may choose a private school because of smaller class sizes, less bureaucracy, and greater parental influence on the running of the school. However, many of these benefits can be enjoyed in smaller public school districts. That’s part of what makes this infographic so useful, especially if you’re thinking of moving to a new state.
There are many benefits to attending a public school as well. First of all, it’s free if you live in the district. Staff and faculty must meet state determined qualifications and standards. Public school classes often have greater diversity than private schools and can offer specialized educational services for children of all abilities. This infographic gives us a fascinating new angle to look at the state of education based on where public school resources might be strongest and most strained.
