California placed 30th in a ranking of states’ public school systems in a study published July 21 by the financial research company WalletHub, landing it in a category of states with high education spending and poor outcomes.
Although the Golden State ranked 17th in school funding, the state’s school systems ranked lower when quality and safety were considered.
The study, which included the 50 states and the District of Columbia, took a comprehensive approach to measuring schools, looking at not only academic performance but also safety, class size, and instructor credentials.
Massachusetts schools ranked first in the nation, followed by Connecticut, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Hampshire. All were grouped in the High Spending and Strong School System category….