Education in Iowa

Iowa is well known for its excellence in education. Here are just a few facts about Iowa's educational systems.

• Iowa ranks 2nd in the U.S. on average SAT composite scores.
  The College Board 2006
• Iowa has the lowest percentage of teens who have dropped out of high school among ALL U.S. states.
  Annie E. Casey Foundation 2006
• Iowa ranks 5th in the U.S. for estimated public high school gradutation rate.
  Morgan Quitno Press 2006
• Iowa ranks 5th in the U.S. for number of science and engineering doctorates awarded by state per 100,000 residents.
  National Science Foundation 2005
• Iowa has the 7th highest high school graduation rate among ALL U.S. states.
  U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2005
• Iowa ranks 8th in the U.S. in public libraries and branches.
  Morgan Quitno Press 2006
• Iowa has 4 Blue Ribbon/Gold Level Schools.
  Expansion Management 2006
• Iowa has 3 Top Universities for Value in the U.S. - University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa.
  Kiplinger 2006
• Grinnell College in Iowa is one of the Top 100 Private Universities for Value.
  Kiplinger 2006
• Iowa has 17 colleges that appear on the list of America's Best Colleges 2007.
  US News & World Report 2006

For more information on Iowa's Workforce, view these resources:

• Iowa Rankings Document

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