Listed below are school districts with the highest average reading/language arts proficiency in each state.
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Range: 27%
84%
Avg. Reading/Language Arts Proficiency: 47%
School Districts With Highest Average Public School Reading/Language Arts Proficiency in Each State (2025)
School District
Average Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Rank: #1-21-2.
98%
Rank: #33.
96%
Rank: #4-84-8.
95%
Rank: #4-84-8.
95%
93%
Rank: #11-1811-18.
92%
Rank: #11-1811-18.
92%
Rank: #11-1811-18.
92%
Rank: #11-1811-18.
92%
Rank: #11-1811-18.
92%
Rank: #11-1811-18.
92%
Rank: #11-1811-18.
92%
Rank: #19-2119-21.
90%
Rank: #19-2119-21.
90%
Rank: #2222.
89%
Rank: #2323.
88%
Rank: #24-2724-27.
87%
Rank: #24-2724-27.
87%
Rank: #29-3129-31.
85%
Rank: #29-3129-31.
85%
Rank: #3232.
84%
Rank: #34-3534-35.
82%
Rank: #36-3936-39.
81%
Rank: #36-3936-39.
81%
Rank: #36-3936-39.
81%
Rank: #36-3936-39.
81%
Rank: #4141.
78%
Rank: #4242.
77%
Rank: #4343.
75%
Rank: #44-4544-45.
74%
72%
Rank: #50-5250-52.
70%
Rank: #50-5250-52.
70%
Rank: #5353.
69%
Rank: #5454.
65%
Rank: #5555.
61%
Rank: #5656.
53%
52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What districts have the public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency?
The districts with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are Benjamin Franklin High School District, LA (98% average reading/language arts proficiency), Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy School District, NC (98% average reading/language arts proficiency) and Cape Elizabeth School District, ME (96% average reading/language arts proficiency).
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