Listed below are counties with the highest average math proficiency in each state.
Math Proficiency Range: 22%
68%
Avg. Math Proficiency: 41%
Math Proficiency Trends
| Year | National Average |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 41% |
| 2023 | 41% |
| 2022 | 39% |
| 2021 | 38% |
| 2019 | 47% |
| 2018 | 46% |
| 2017 | 49% |
| 2016 | 49% |
| 2015 | 48% |
| 2014 | 63% |
| 2013 | 64% |
| 2012 | 68% |
| 2011 | 71% |
Counties With Highest Average Public School Math Proficiency in Each State (2026-27)
County
Average Math Proficiency
School Math Proficiency
Rank: #22.
84%
Rank: #3-43-4.
80%
Rank: #3-43-4.
80%
Rank: #55.
75%
Rank: #6-76-7.
71%
Rank: #6-76-7.
71%
Rank: #88.
70%
Rank: #9-129-12.
69%
Rank: #9-129-12.
69%
Rank: #9-129-12.
69%
Rank: #9-129-12.
69%
Rank: #1313.
67%
Rank: #1414.
65%
Rank: #16-1716-17.
62%
Rank: #16-1716-17.
62%
Rank: #18-1918-19.
61%
Rank: #18-1918-19.
61%
Rank: #2020.
58%
Rank: #21-2221-22.
57%
Rank: #23-2423-24.
56%
Rank: #23-2423-24.
56%
Rank: #25-2625-26.
55%
Rank: #27-3027-30.
54%
Rank: #27-3027-30.
54%
Rank: #27-3027-30.
54%
Rank: #27-3027-30.
54%
Rank: #3131.
53%
Rank: #32-3732-37.
52%
Rank: #32-3732-37.
52%
Rank: #32-3732-37.
52%
Rank: #32-3732-37.
52%
Rank: #32-3732-37.
52%
Rank: #32-3732-37.
52%
Rank: #38-3938-39.
51%
Rank: #38-3938-39.
51%
Rank: #4040.
50%
Rank: #4141.
49%
Rank: #4242.
48%
Rank: #4343.
47%
Rank: #4444.
46%
Rank: #45-4645-46.
44%
Rank: #45-4645-46.
44%
Rank: #4747.
41%
Rank: #4848.
37%
Rank: #4949.
33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What counties have the public schools with the highest math proficiency?
The counties with the highest math proficiency are Alleghany County, VA (92% average math proficiency), Winneshiek County, IA (84% average math proficiency) and Mercer County, OH (80% average math proficiency).
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