Average Public School Spending / Student

The national average public school spending / student is approximately $19,976 (2026-27).
The state with the highest average student spending is New York, with $36,024 spent per student. The state with the lowest average student spending is Idaho, with $11,263 per student.
Spending Student Range: $11,263 $36,024 Avg. Spending Student: $19,976

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Average Public School Spending / Student (2026-27)

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Did You Know?

The state with highest average student spending / student is New York, with $36,024. The state with lowest average student spending / student is Idaho, with $11,263.