According to a recent study, New York State is ranked fairly high in education compared to other states. WalletHub just released its "2023’s Most & Least Educated States in America." WalletHub looked at each of the 50 states using 18 metrics to examine the key factors of a well-educated population, including the percentage of Bachelor's degree holders, educational attainment, average university quality, school quality, and achievement gaps between genders and races.

For millions of Americans, a good education is the ticket to a better future. College opens doors to more career opportunities, higher earnings and new social connections, among other benefits. But how much schooling one receives also matters to some extent. Generally, the higher the level of education one completes, the higher their income potential and the lower their chances of unemployment become.

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New York State Ranks #14 On WalletHub's List Of 2023’s Most & Least Educated States in America.


We're clearly not the best, but landing in the top 15 isn't too bad. Here in Western New York, there are some school districts that are doing a pretty good job when it comes to educating the youth. According to data from the New york Board of Education, these 5 WNY school districts have the highest graduation rates for 2022.

Holland Central School District - 95% Graduation Rate In 2022

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Iroquois Central School District - 95% Graduation Rate In 2022

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Williamsville Central School District - 95% Graduation Rate In 2022

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Grand Island Central School District - 96% Graduation Rate In 2022

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Lancaster Central School District - 97% Graduation Rate In 2022

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