Listed below are towns with the highest average science proficiency in each state.
Science Proficiency Range: 13%
78%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 43%
Science Proficiency Trends
| Year | National Average |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 43% |
| 2023 | 43% |
| 2022 | 43% |
| 2021 | 44% |
Towns With Highest Average Public School Science Proficiency in Each State (2026-27)
Town
Average Science Proficiency
School Science Proficiency
Rank: #3-103-10.
95%
Rank: #3-103-10.
95%
Rank: #13-1713-17.
90%
Rank: #2323.
85%
Rank: #24-2524-25.
84%
Rank: #30-3130-31.
77%
Rank: #32-3432-34.
75%
Rank: #4242.
73%
Rank: #49-5049-50.
69%
Rank: #51-5551-55.
67%
Rank: #5656.
64%
Rank: #5757.
58%
Rank: #5858.
57%
Rank: #61-7061-70.
50%
Rank: #61-7061-70.
50%
Rank: #61-7061-70.
50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What towns have the public schools with the highest science proficiency?
The towns with the highest science proficiency are Osprey, FL (99% average science proficiency), Orangeburg, NY (98% average science proficiency) and Misenheimer, NC (95% average science proficiency).
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