5 Most Illiterate States in America

4. Maryland

High School Graduates: 173,735     

College Degree Holders: 208,756

Bachelor’s Or Higher Degree Holders: 89,768

Weighted Score: 32.27

Students in the state of Maryland struggle with Mathematics and English and do not perform well at their grade level. Children from low-income groups even depict lower literacy numbers. Hence, Maryland is one of the most illiterate US states.