The states where K-12 students care most about doing well in school, ranked

Business Insider | 03-09-2026 01:53pm |

A study from the US health department has ranked states by K-12 student engagement, based on surveys of 70,282 children. The study measured how often children care about doing well in school and their homework habits. New Jersey ranked highest in student engagement, while Alaska ranked lowest. The findings highlight regional differences in academic motivation across the United States.

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