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Average Public School Spending / Student

The national average public school spending / student is approximately $17,091 (2026).
The state with the highest average student spending is New York, with $32,209 spent per student. The state with the lowest average student spending is Idaho, with $9,364 per student.
Spending Student Range: $9,364 $32,209 Avg. Spending Student: $17,091

Average Public School Spending / Student (2026)

State
Average Spending / Student
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Did You Know?

The state with highest average student spending / student is New York, with $32,209. The state with lowest average student spending / student is Idaho, with $9,364.