5 Most Illiterate States in America

1. New Mexico

High School Graduates: 71,601

College Degree Holders: 69,036

Bachelor’s Or Higher Degree Holders: 15,857

Weighted Score: 31.77

New Mexico is the most illiterate state in the United States. Most of the adults lack basic literacy skills. The literacy rate is even lower than the national average literacy. There is a lot of poverty in the state which also restricts access to education.

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