The national average math proficiency is 41% (2026). Math proficiency of school are compared within their own state only.
Note that individual states determine criteria for 'proficiency' according to their own tests.
The state with highest math proficiency is Iowa, with an 68% average math proficiency. The state with lowest math proficiency is District Of Columbia, with an 22% average math proficiency.
Math Proficiency Range: 22%
68%
Avg. Math Proficiency: 41%
States With the Highest Math Proficiency (2026)
State
Average Math Proficiency
School Math Proficiency
Rank: #1-21-2.
68%
Rank: #1-21-2.
68%
Rank: #33.
58%
Rank: #44.
55%
Rank: #5-75-7.
53%
Rank: #5-75-7.
53%
Rank: #5-75-7.
53%
Rank: #88.
51%
Rank: #9-109-10.
49%
Rank: #9-109-10.
49%
Rank: #1111.
46%
Rank: #1212.
44%
Rank: #13-1513-15.
43%
Rank: #13-1513-15.
43%
Rank: #13-1513-15.
43%
Rank: #16-1716-17.
42%
Rank: #16-1716-17.
42%
Rank: #18-2018-20.
41%
Rank: #18-2018-20.
41%
Rank: #18-2018-20.
41%
Rank: #21-2321-23.
40%
Rank: #21-2321-23.
40%
Rank: #21-2321-23.
40%
Rank: #24-2924-29.
39%
Rank: #24-2924-29.
39%
Rank: #24-2924-29.
39%
Rank: #24-2924-29.
39%
Rank: #24-2924-29.
39%
Rank: #24-2924-29.
39%
Rank: #30-3130-31.
38%
Rank: #30-3130-31.
38%
Rank: #3232.
37%
Rank: #3333.
35%
Rank: #34-3834-38.
34%
Rank: #34-3834-38.
34%
Rank: #34-3834-38.
34%
Rank: #34-3834-38.
34%
Rank: #34-3834-38.
34%
Rank: #39-4039-40.
33%
Rank: #39-4039-40.
33%
Rank: #4141.
32%
Rank: #42-4342-43.
31%
Rank: #42-4342-43.
31%
Rank: #44-4644-46.
30%
Rank: #44-4644-46.
30%
Rank: #44-4644-46.
30%
Rank: #47-4847-48.
27%
Rank: #47-4847-48.
27%
Rank: #49-5049-50.
25%
Rank: #49-5049-50.
25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average public school math proficiency?
The national average public school math proficiency is 41% for 2026.
What are public schools with the highest math proficiency in the United States?
The public schools with the highest math proficiency in the United States include Brown Summit Middle School, Icahn Charter School 4 and Gallimore Elementary School.
What is the state with the highest average public school math proficiency?
The state with the highest average public school math proficiency is Iowa.
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