Land of the Somewhat Free
The Manhattan Institute compared the 50 states on the degree of freedom their residents enjoy when it comes to educating their children. Arizona was ranked at the top, Hawaii at the bottom.
| MOST-FREE STATES | LEAST-FREE STATES |
|---|---|
| 1. Arizona | 41. Georgia |
| 2. Minnesota | 42. Alaska |
| 3. Wisconsin | 43. South Carolina |
| 4. New Jersey | 44. Virginia |
| 5. Oregon | 45. Rhode Island |
| 6. Texas | 46. Maryland |
| 7. Delaware | 47. Kentucky |
| 8. Colorado | 48. Nevada |
| 9. Maine | 49. West Virginia |
| 10. Connecticut | 50. Hawaii |
