Board Members Voice Concern with New Ranking of 50th in Education

Oklahoma Education Ranked Worst in Nation

The Oklahoma education system has plummeted to 50th in the nation, according to WalletHub’s 2025 education rankings. Once hovering in the mid-40s, the state now claims the lowest spot in the country for K-12 school quality, safety, funding, and student outcomes. The announcement marks a sobering moment for Oklahoma families, educators and policymakers—and could reshape […] The post Oklahoma Education Ranked Worst in Nation appeared first on The …

Board members voice concern with new ranking of 50th in education

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - State school board members voiced concern to Superintendent Ryan Walters on new rankings that put the state's education quality at 50th. "When you look at education rankings, a lot of these are ridiculous," said Supt. Walters, when asked about it after Thursday's board meeting. Specifically, WalletHub found that Oklahoma has low spending and a weak school system, especially compared to the rest of the nation. "It came out …

Oklahoma schools rank 50th in the nation in latest education quality study

Researchers say the study is meant to dive into how funding is often an indicator of a public school's success, but many factors come into play.