West Virginia News – West Virginia finds itself near the bottom of education rankings in the latest Kids Count Data Book, placing 48th in the United States.
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The annual report, which assesses categories such as education, health, family and community and economic well-being, highlights challenges facing young children across the country.
Key indicators included in state rankings: Young children ages 3 and 4 not enrolled in school, fourth-graders struggling with reading proficiency, eighth-graders dealing with math difficulties and high school students experiencing delays in graduation. The first three indicators have increased in West Virginia.
