New Jersey scores high in education, according to US News and World Report

This year New Jersey ranks as the 4th smartest state in the U.S.

According to report, the data was compiled from metrics of the education category that evaluates both higher education factors and pre-kindergarten through high school factors.

The findings comes after the Best States list placed New Jersey as No. 14 in the overall rankings that measured the Garden State performance across 71 metrics in eight categories.

Here’s how New Jersey ranks #4 in education.

Top 5 best states for education

1. Florida
2. Utah
3. Massachusetts
4. New Jersey
5. Colorado