Diversity in US public schools varies greatly by school districts (2026).
The most diverse school district is Hawaii Department Of Education School District (HI), with a diversity score of 0.80. The least diverse school district is Excel Center School District (AR), with a diversity score of 0.00.
Diversity Score Range: 0.23
0.80
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.71
US Public School Diversity Scores By School District (2026)
School District
Diversity Score
Most Diverse School
Rank: #1-41-4.
0.80
Rank: #5-115-11.
0.79
Rank: #12-2012-20.
0.78
Frequently Asked Questions
What districts have the public schools with the most diverse score?
The districts with the most diverse score are Hawaii Department Of Education School District, HI (0.80 average diverse score), Federal Way School District, WA (0.80 average diverse score) and Kent School District, WA (0.80 average diverse score).
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