Listed below are school districts with the highest average reading/language arts proficiency in each state.
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Range: 28%
84%
Avg. Reading/Language Arts Proficiency: 47%
School Districts With Highest Average Public School Reading/Language Arts Proficiency in Each State (2026)
School District
Average Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Rank: #1-21-2.
98%
Rank: #33.
96%
Rank: #4-84-8.
95%
Rank: #4-84-8.
95%
Rank: #10-1110-11.
93%
Rank: #10-1110-11.
93%
Rank: #12-1912-19.
92%
Rank: #12-1912-19.
92%
Rank: #12-1912-19.
92%
Rank: #12-1912-19.
92%
Rank: #12-1912-19.
92%
Rank: #12-1912-19.
92%
Rank: #12-1912-19.
92%
Rank: #20-2220-22.
90%
Rank: #20-2220-22.
90%
Rank: #2323.
89%
Rank: #2424.
88%
Rank: #25-2825-28.
87%
Rank: #25-2825-28.
87%
Rank: #30-3130-31.
85%
Rank: #30-3130-31.
85%
Rank: #3232.
84%
Rank: #34-3534-35.
82%
Rank: #36-3836-38.
81%
Rank: #36-3836-38.
81%
Rank: #36-3836-38.
81%
Rank: #4040.
77%
Rank: #41-4241-42.
75%
Rank: #41-4241-42.
75%
Rank: #43-4443-44.
74%
Rank: #45-4845-48.
72%
Rank: #49-5149-51.
70%
Rank: #49-5149-51.
70%
Rank: #5252.
69%
Rank: #5353.
65%
Rank: #5454.
61%
Rank: #5555.
53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What districts have the public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency?
The districts with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are Benjamin Franklin High School District, LA (98% average reading/language arts proficiency), Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy School District, NC (98% average reading/language arts proficiency) and Cape Elizabeth School District, ME (96% average reading/language arts proficiency).
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