LOUISIANA - Louisiana's public school system has historically struggled in national rankings. READ MORE: Louisiana Colleges Will Soon Offer Digital Student IDsThe folks at the personal-finance company WalletHub have just published the results of its report on the States with the Best & Worst School Systems in 2026, and if you believe the findings, education in Louisiana still leaves a bit to be desired. Get our free mobile appHow Louisiana Ranked in Key Education CategoriesAfter all the numbers were crunched, Louisiana ranked 44th overall (or 8th worst). Below is how the Bayou State ranked in some of the key metrics:Quality & Safety of Schools in Louisiana (1 = Best; 25 = Avg. Which States Ranked Highest?