The chart shows that New York leads in public school funding per student, starting at 5.4% in 2020 and rising steadily to 6.4% in 2025, demonstrating consistent investment in education. New Jersey follows closely with an increase from 5.5% to 6.5% over the same period, reflecting strong state commitment to funding. Vermont rises from 5.3% in 2020 to 6.2% in 2025, while Connecticut grows from 5.2% to 6.1%, both showing stable upward trends. Massachusetts increases from 5.1% to 6.0%, emphasizing progressive educational spending. Mid-ranked states like Wyoming, New Hampshire, and Alaska also record consistent growth, reaching 5.9%, 5.8%, and 5.7% in 2025, respectively. Maryland shows a rise from 4.7% to 5.6%, and Pennsylvania records the lowest values, climbing from 4.6% to 5.5%. The data highlights significant year-on-year investment growth in education across leading U.S. states, ensuring enhanced student support and quality learning.
| Labels | 2020 (%) | 2021 (%) | 2022 (%) | 2023 (%) | 2024 (%) | 2025 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| New Jersey | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Vermont | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Connecticut | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Massachusetts | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Wyoming | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| New Hampshire | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Alaska | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Maryland | 4.7 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Pennsylvania | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.5 |
