5 Most Illiterate States in America

2. New York

High School Graduates: 519,638

College Degree Holders: 727,819

Bachelor’s Or Higher Degree Holders: 331,316

Weighted Score: 31.97

Another state in the US which is known to have low literacy is New York. There are many residents who either don’t have a high school diploma or have reading proficiency equivalent to that of a fifth grader. Literary education is not provided as required in the state.