The national average science proficiency is 43% (2026). Science proficiency of school are compared within their own state only.
Note that individual states determine criteria for 'proficiency' according to their own tests.
The state with highest science proficiency is New York, with an 78% average science proficiency. The state with lowest science proficiency is District Of Columbia, with an 13% average science proficiency.
Science Proficiency Range: 13%
78%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 43%
States With the Highest Science Proficiency (2026)
State
Average Science Proficiency
School Science Proficiency
Rank: #11.
78%
Rank: #22.
64%
Rank: #3-43-4.
63%
Rank: #3-43-4.
63%
Rank: #55.
61%
Rank: #66.
59%
Rank: #77.
57%
Rank: #88.
55%
Rank: #99.
52%
Rank: #10-1110-11.
50%
Rank: #10-1110-11.
50%
Rank: #1212.
49%
Rank: #1313.
48%
Rank: #1414.
47%
Rank: #1515.
46%
Rank: #16-1716-17.
45%
Rank: #16-1716-17.
45%
Rank: #18-1918-19.
44%
Rank: #18-1918-19.
44%
Rank: #2020.
43%
Rank: #2121.
42%
Rank: #2222.
41%
Rank: #23-2623-26.
40%
Rank: #23-2623-26.
40%
Rank: #23-2623-26.
40%
Rank: #23-2623-26.
40%
Rank: #27-3027-30.
38%
Rank: #27-3027-30.
38%
Rank: #27-3027-30.
38%
Rank: #27-3027-30.
38%
Rank: #31-3331-33.
37%
Rank: #31-3331-33.
37%
Rank: #31-3331-33.
37%
Rank: #34-3634-36.
36%
Rank: #34-3634-36.
36%
Rank: #34-3634-36.
36%
Rank: #3737.
35%
Rank: #3838.
34%
Rank: #3939.
32%
Rank: #40-4140-41.
31%
Rank: #40-4140-41.
31%
Rank: #42-4442-44.
30%
Rank: #42-4442-44.
30%
Rank: #42-4442-44.
30%
Rank: #4545.
28%
Rank: #4646.
27%
Rank: #4747.
26%
Rank: #4848.
25%
Rank: #4949.
23%
Rank: #5050.
22%
Rank: #5151.
21%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are public schools with the highest science proficiency in the United States?
The public schools with the highest science proficiency in the United States include Piedmont Middle School, Old Donation School and Pine View School.
What is the state with the highest average public school science proficiency?
The state with the highest average public school science proficiency is New York.
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