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State Grades on K-12 Achievement: Map and Rankings

September 05, 2018 1 min read
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Examine the grades and scores that states and the nation earned on the K-12 Achievement Index in Quality Counts 2018, along with how they scored on a host of indicators that go into those rankings. For a description of what these education indicators mean, view the grading scale and methodology.

Related Story: Here’s What’s Behind the Nation’s ‘C’ Grade on Student Achievement

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In March 2024, Education Week announced the end of the Quality Counts report after 25 years of serving as a comprehensive K-12 education scorecard. In response to new challenges and a shifting landscape, we are refocusing our efforts on research and analysis to better serve the K-12 community. For more information, please go here for the full context or learn more about the EdWeek Research Center.

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