Where MI Ranks Nationally For Education: Report

MICHIGAN — Michigan is middle of the road when it comes to education, according to a new WalletHub ranking.

The study found Michigan is the No. 27 most educated state in the nation. Moreover, Michigan ranked No. 27 in educational attainment and No. 25 in education quality, according to the study.

In order to determine the most educated states, WalletHub compared all 50 states across 18 metrics, including educational attainment, school quality and achievement gaps between genders and races.

"There’s a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation. The most educated states provide high-quality educational experiences from elementary school all the way to graduate programs, which helps parents raise children in an environment that gives them as many opportunities as possible. The top states also provide equitable schooling conditions, with low racial and gender gaps in educational attainment," WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo said.