Illinois Among Smartest States In The Nation For Education

For those of us who received an education in Illinois, whether it was high school or college, you can rest easy knowing that your school helped Illinois become one of the smartest states in the country

Illinois is One of the Most Educated States in the Nation

Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you will make in your young life, and if that college you chose was located in Illinois you chose correctly. According to WalletHub, Illinois ranks in the top 15 for being the most educated state in the nation.

Illinois ranks 12.

Missouri and Iowa didn't fare well, they ranked 31 & 31 on the list.

Factors Looked At

WalletHub looked at all 50 states and examined the key factors including well-educated population,  educational attainment, school quality, and achievement gaps between genders and races.

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So you can rest easy if you attended a school in Illinois where you are part of the smartest people in the world. However, there are amazing schools throughout the country that are extremely better than those in Illinois. So if you are looking for secondary education don't let this defer you from attending a school in Missouri or anywhere else.