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How much each US state spends on public school students, ranked
New York had the highest per-student education spending in the US.sangaku/Getty Images/iStockphotoUS public schools rely on federal, state, and local taxes, with state and local taxes contributing the most.Public schools across the US spent an annual average of $17,619 per student in 2024.New York had the highest spending per public school student at $31,918.For many students in the US, the ZIP code they live in can shape the quality of education they get.And while a lot of disparity can exist between wealthy suburbs and under-resourced urban school districts, differences can also show up dramatically when comparing education across US states.In 2024, US public schools received nearly $995 billion in funding, with state and local sources combined providing nearly 90% of the total, according to Census data. Nationwide, local governments provided $429.8 billion for primary and secondary education funding, while state governments provided $450 billion.Across the nation, public schools spent an average of $17,619 per enrolled student annually, though this figure varied widely by state.Some states, like New York, spent nearly twice the national average per student, while others, like Idaho, trailed the national average by thousands of dollars.While better-funded schools don't automatically translate into better-quality education, the resources a school can rely on for instructor pay and materials can tangibly impact students' education.To evaluate how much each state invests in its public school students, Business Insider looked at the US Census Bureau's latest Annual Survey of School System Finances, which covered the 2024 fiscal year.The ranking is based on the current spending per public school student listed in the survey data, which covers public pre-K through 12th grade and excludes non-current expenses, such as capital outlay and debt service.Student enrollment figures also come from Census data and reflect enrollment starting in the fall of 2023.To put this spending — which does not account for cost-of-living differences between states — in context with each state's local economy, we listed the median household income from the Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey, reflecting 2024 estimates.See how much each US state spends on public education per student, ranked from lowest amount to highest.50. Idahochristiannafzger/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $11,060Number of enrolled students: 285,690Median household income: $81,16649. UtahVadym Terelyuk/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $11,347Number of enrolled students: 609,785Median household income: $96,65848. ArizonaSean Pavone/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $12,003Number of enrolled students: 884,915Median household income: $81,48647. OklahomaSean Pavone/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $12,162Number of enrolled students: 647,207Median household income: $66,14846. MississippiCarmen K Sisson/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $12,324Number of enrolled students: 432,375Median household income: $59,12745. FloridaBilanol/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $12,693Number of enrolled students: 2,841,039Median household income: $77,73544. South DakotaUltima_Gaina/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $12,828Number of enrolled students: 140,930Median household income: $76,88143. TennesseeKruck20/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $12,882Number of enrolled students: 997,720Median household income: $71,99742. Texastravelview/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $12,895Number of enrolled students: 5,111,073Median household income: $79,72141. North CarolinaKruck20/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $12,995Number of enrolled students: 1,396,880Median household income: $73,95840. IndianaNicholas Klein/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $13,622Number of enrolled students: 978,458Median household income: $71,95939. AlabamaKruck20/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $13,627Number of enrolled students: 741,082Median household income: $66,65938. MontanaStrekoza2/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $13,656Number of enrolled students: 154,013Median household income: $75,34037. ArkansasRdlamkin/Getty Images/iStockphotoPer-pupil spending: $13,873Number of enrolled students: 458,186Median household income: $62,10636. MissouriSean Pavone/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $14,241Number of enrolled students: 865,208Median household income: $71,58935. IowaUltima_Gaina/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $14,369Number of enrolled students: 507,866Median household income: $75,50134. KentuckyWirestock/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $14,596Number of enrolled students: 656,427Median household income: $64,52633. NevadaSean Pavone/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $14,812Number of enrolled students: 417,474Median household income: $81,13432. South CarolinaLarry Gibson/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $15,060Number of enrolled students: 738,314Median household income: $72,35031. KansasUltima_Gaina/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $15,558Number of enrolled students: 482,136Median household income: $75,51430. LouisianaSean Pavone/Getty Images/iStockphotoPer-pupil spending: $15,581Number of enrolled students: 628,335Median household income: $60,98629. West VirginiaSean Pavone/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $15,640Number of enrolled students: 244,054Median household income: $60,79828. GeorgiaSean Davis/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $15,833Number of enrolled students: 1,705,143Median household income: $79,99127. ColoradoUltima_Gaina/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $15,908Number of enrolled students: 841,065Median household income: $97,11326. WisconsinNicholas Klein/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $15,952Number of enrolled students: 802,501Median household income: $77,48825. NebraskaSean Pavone/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $16,147Number of enrolled students: 328,848Median household income: $76,37624. MinnesotaRudyBalasko/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $17,098Number of enrolled students: 794,003Median household income: $87,11723. North DakotaJacob Boomsma/Getty Images/iStockphotoPer-pupil spending: $17,102Number of enrolled students: 119,016Median household income: $77,87122. VirginiaSeanPavonePhoto/Getty Images/iStockphotoPer-pupil spending: $17,104Number of enrolled students: 1,258,795Median household income: $92,09021. OhioUltima_Gaina/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $17,257Number of enrolled students: 1,550,261Median household income: $72,21220. New MexicoSean Pavone/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $17,664Number of enrolled students: 289,851Median household income: $67,81619. OregonNicholas Klein/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $18,083Number of enrolled students: 545,641Median household income: $85,22018. MichiganVadym Terelyuk/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $18,314Number of enrolled students: 1,224,595Median household income: $72,38917. WashingtonSCStock/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $18,564Number of enrolled students: 1,086,202Median household income: $99,38916. MaineSeanPavonePhoto/Getty Images/iStockphotoPer-pupil spending: $19,962Number of enrolled students: 169,316Median household income: $76,44215. MarylandKruck20/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $20,208Number of enrolled students: 889,728Median household income: $102,90514. WyomingWitGorski/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $20,521Number of enrolled students: 90,761Median household income: $75,53213. Californiaf11photo/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $20,791Number of enrolled students: 5,274,265Median household income: $100,14912. AlaskaJacob Boomsma/Getty Images/iStockphotoPer-pupil spending: $21,004Number of enrolled students: 131,243Median household income: $95,66511. PennsylvaniaRudyBalasko/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $21,091Number of enrolled students: 1,506,485Median household income: $77,54510. IllinoisJaySi/Getty Images/iStockphotoPer-pupil spending: $21,776Number of enrolled students: 1,831,215Median household income: $83,2119. Rhode IslandKelly Liu/Getty Images/iStockphotoPer-pupil spending: $22,110Number of enrolled students: 122,128Median household income: $83,5048. DelawareChrisBoswell/Getty Images/iStockphotoPer-pupil spending: $22,201Number of enrolled students: 123,393Median household income: $87,5347. New HampshireSean Pavone/Getty Images/iStockphotoPer-pupil spending: $22,978Number of enrolled students: 156,325Median household income: $99,7826. HawaiiIryna Olkhova/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $23,878Number of enrolled students: 169,308Median household income: $100,7455. MassachusettsBelia Koziak/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $24,429Number of enrolled students: 862,765Median household income: $104,8284. ConnecticutSean Pavone/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $26,316Number of enrolled students: 472,293Median household income: $96,0493. New JerseyLeonid Andronov/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $27,234Number of enrolled students: 1,323,927Median household income: $104,2942. Vermontjenifoto/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $28,818Number of enrolled students: 81,266Median household income: $82,7301. New YorkVadym Terelyuk/Getty ImagesPer-pupil spending: $31,918Number of enrolled students: 2,350,583Median household income: $85,820Read the original article on Business Insider
