Highest Average Percent of Public School Students Eligible For Free Lunch By County (2025)

The counties with the highest percent of students eligible for free lunch are Nevada County, AR (100% average percent of students eligible for free lunch), Alexander County, IL (100% average percent of students eligible for free lunch) and Dorchester County, MD (100% average percent of students eligible for free lunch).

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The state with the highest percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch is Virgin Islands, with 99%. The county with the highest percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch is Nevada County, AR, with 100%.

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Highest Average Percent of Public School Students Eligible For Free Lunch By County

Highest Average Percent of Public School Students Eligible For Free Lunch By County (2025)

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