Listed below are counties with the lowest student-teacher ratio (2026).
The lowest county for student-teacher ratio is Newton County, AR with 4:1. The highest county for student-teacher ratio is Louisa County, VA with 42:1.
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 11:1
22:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Lowest Average Public School Student-Teacher Ratio By County (2026)
County
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
Schools with Lowest Student-Teacher Ratio
Rank: #11.
4:1
Rank: #2-42-4.
6:1
Rank: #2-42-4.
6:1
Rank: #2-42-4.
6:1
Rank: #5-85-8.
7:1
Rank: #5-85-8.
7:1
Rank: #5-85-8.
7:1
Rank: #5-85-8.
7:1
Rank: #9-209-20.
8:1
Rank: #9-209-20.
8:1
Rank: #9-209-20.
8:1
Rank: #9-209-20.
8:1
Rank: #9-209-20.
8:1
Rank: #9-209-20.
8:1
Rank: #9-209-20.
8:1
Rank: #9-209-20.
8:1
Rank: #9-209-20.
8:1
Rank: #9-209-20.
8:1
Rank: #9-209-20.
8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What counties have the public schools with the highest student-teacher ratio?
The counties with the highest student-teacher ratio are Newton County, AR (4:1 average student-teacher ratio), Golden Valley County, MT (6:1 average student-teacher ratio) and Buena Vista City, VA (6:1 average student-teacher ratio).
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