Besides friendly people, Iowa is probably best known for education. We send our kids to some of the best schools in the world. And, while quality of education seemingly depends on size of parental bank account in other places, Iowa focuses on providing all children with a great public education.
Here's a crash course in statistics: Iowa has the fourth-highest graduation rate in the country. Iowa student scores on ACT and SAT college-entrance exams rank number one more often than not. College options in Greater Des Moines range from small, private liberal arts to major, public universities. |
