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(NEXSTAR) – Choosing where to live could come down to the strength of the school district for many parents, and a new study ranks the top 50 in the nation.
Niche, an education research and rankings platform, weighed data for over 11,000 school districts for its annual selection. The rankings are based on ratings from current students, alumni and parents, along with quantitative data from the U.S. Department of Education.
The study comes at a time when young students across the country are still trying to recover from “historic” learning setbacks caused by the pandemic. After a record injection of $190 billion in federal dollars , some students’ test scores have improved but millions are still behind, a June analysis found.
“Choosing the right school for our children can have a real ripple effect on their lives — from career path and earning potential to how they’ll contribute to society,” said Luke Skurman, founder and CEO of Niche, in a press release. “Our annual K-12 rankings empower families to make informed decisions and help lay a strong foundation for their children’s futures.”