States with Top and Bottom Adult Literacy Rates
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Mental Floss
A study using PIAAC data reveals that New Hampshire and Minnesota have the highest adult literacy rates in the U.S., while New Mexico, Louisiana, and Mississippi have the lowest. Overall, adult literacy levels are declining nationally, with an increase in adults with low literacy skills and a decrease in those with high literacy, highlighting the need for expanded adult education programs.