Diversity in US public schools varies greatly by state and between school districts (2021-22).
US public schools have an average diversity score of 0.70.
The most diverse state is Hawaii, with a diversity score of 0.80. The least diverse state is West Virginia, with a diversity score of 0.22.
Diversity Score Range: 0.22
0.80
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.70
US Public School Diversity Scores By State (2025)
State
Diversity Score
Most Diverse School (Diversity Score)
Rank: #11.
0.80
Rank: #22.
0.74
Rank: #33.
0.73
Rank: #4-64-6.
0.72
Rank: #4-64-6.
0.72
Rank: #4-64-6.
0.72
Rank: #7-117-11.
0.71
Rank: #7-117-11.
0.71
Rank: #7-117-11.
0.71
Rank: #7-117-11.
0.71
Rank: #7-117-11.
0.71
Rank: #12-1312-13.
0.70
Rank: #12-1312-13.
0.70
Rank: #1414.
0.69
Rank: #1515.
0.68
Rank: #1616.
0.67
Rank: #1717.
0.66
Rank: #18-2018-20.
0.65
Rank: #18-2018-20.
0.65
Rank: #18-2018-20.
0.65
Rank: #2121.
0.64
Rank: #22-2322-23.
0.63
Rank: #22-2322-23.
0.63
Rank: #2424.
0.62
Rank: #25-2725-27.
0.61
Rank: #25-2725-27.
0.61
Rank: #25-2725-27.
0.61
Rank: #2828.
0.60
Rank: #29-3029-30.
0.59
Rank: #29-3029-30.
0.59
Rank: #31-3231-32.
0.57
Rank: #31-3231-32.
0.57
Rank: #33-3533-35.
0.56
Rank: #33-3533-35.
0.56
Rank: #33-3533-35.
0.56
Rank: #3636.
0.55
Rank: #37-3937-39.
0.53
Rank: #37-3937-39.
0.53
Rank: #37-3937-39.
0.53
Rank: #4040.
0.51
Rank: #4141.
0.48
Rank: #4242.
0.47
Rank: #43-4443-44.
0.46
Rank: #43-4443-44.
0.46
Rank: #4545.
0.43
Rank: #4646.
0.40
Rank: #4747.
0.39
Rank: #4848.
0.32
Rank: #4949.
0.26
Rank: #5050.
0.23
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average public school diversity score?
The national average public school diversity score is 0.70 for 2025.
What are public schools with the most diversity score in the United States?
The public schools with the most diversity score in the United States include Bartlett High School, Lake Dolloff Elementary School and Clark Elementary School.
What is the state with the most average public school diversity score?
The state with the most average public school diversity score is Hawaii.
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