West Virginia Ranked 2nd in United States for Racial Equality in Education

West Virginia ranked 2nd in United States for racial equality in education

WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) - A new report from personal finance company WalletHub ranks West Virginia second in the nation for racial equality in education. The study compared all 50 states across six education measures examining gaps between white and Black Americans. Metrics included high school and college attainment, standardized test scores and graduation rates. West [...]

Texas ranks 17th for racial equality in education: WalletHub study

Texas ranked 17th overall in a WalletHub report analyzing racial equality in education, with the state achieving 3rd place for the share of adults with at least a high school degree and 14th place for the share of adults with at least a bachelor's degree.

Best States for Racial Equality in Education (2026)

It has been decades since the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision declared school segregation unconstitutional in 1954. While schools eventually adopted that ruling, equal access has not always translated into equal educational opportunities. Today, students cannot legally be…

Best States for Racial Equality in Education in 2026

It has been decades since the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision declared school segregation unconstitutional in 1954. While schools eventually adopted that ruling, equal access has not always translated into equal educational opportunities. Today, students cannot legally be denied enrollment because of the color of their skin, but disparities in school conditions and resources still remain. A recent study found that decades of school…