Do states that spend more on education get better grades?

(NEXSTAR) – No matter where you live in the United States, you’d like to know that your children are getting the best education possible.

Sadly though, some states place a stronger emphasis on education than others and invest significantly more money in their systems. But does it equal better grades for students?

The National Education Association recently released its annual Rankings and Estimates Report and broke down how much each state spent per enrolled student in 2025, as well as a ton of other information about the country’s education system.

Landing at the top of the list was New York, which is spending a little over $37,000 per student. A slight drop from 2024 when the Empire State spent a little over $38,000.

Washington, D.C. wasn’t far behind, spending about $34,500 and finishing........

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