Rhode Island Ranks Poorly for Teachers

Rhode Island Ranks Poorly for Teachers

WalletHub analyzed the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 24 key metrics, ranging from teachers’ income growth potential to the pupil-teacher ratio to public school spending per student.

The best states for teachers in 2024 are New York, Washington, Virginia, Utah, and Maryland.

The worst states for teachers in 2024 are Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, Hawaii, and Maine.

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Rhode Island does not rank well — coming in at 41st.

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Important factors determining the best states for teachers include compensation, tenure protections, state spending per student, school-system quality and turnover rates.

According to the report, “Teachers are more fairly compensated and better protected in some states than others. To help America’s educators find the best opportunities and teaching environments, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 24 key indicators of teacher-friendliness.”

The data set ranges from teachers’ income growth to the pupil-teacher ratio to public school spending per student.