Average Public School Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

The national average reading/language arts proficiency is 46% (2024). Reading/language arts proficiency of school are compared within their own state only.
Note that individual states determine criteria for 'proficiency' according to their own tests - proficiency percentages should not be compared across states due to the differing tests and criteria applied between each state.
The state with highest reading/language arts proficiency is Maine, with an 85% average reading/language arts proficiency.
The state with lowest reading/language arts proficiency is Oklahoma, with an 25% average reading/language arts proficiency.
The public schools with highest reading/language arts proficiency in each state are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Range: 25% 85% Avg. Reading/Language Arts Proficiency: 46%

Average Public School Reading/Language Arts Proficiency (2024)

State
Average Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the national average public school reading/language arts proficiency?
The national average public school reading/language arts proficiency is 46% for 2024.
What are public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in the United States?
The public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in the United States include Beacon High School, Cascadia Elementary School and Jacksonville Beach Elementary School.
What is the state with the highest average public school reading/language arts proficiency?
The state with the highest average public school reading/language arts proficiency is Maine.

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The state with highest average public school reading/language arts proficiency is Maine, with 85%. The state with lowest average public school reading/language arts proficiency is Oklahoma, with 25%.