State Journal – The 2025 Kids Count Data Book was recently published, showcasing where each state ranks in several areas like education, health and economic well-being for children.
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West Virginia ranked 41st in overall well-being, an improvement from the last data book, where the state was 44th.
Sean O’Leary, Kids Count researcher with the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, explained what the study looks at.
