Diversity in US public schools varies greatly by county and between school districts (2025).
The most diverse county is Honolulu County, HI, with a diversity score of 0.80. The least diverse county is Keweenaw County, MI, with a diversity score of 0.00.
Diversity Score Range: 0.22
0.80
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.70
US Public School Diversity Scores By County (2025)
County
Diversity Score
Most Diverse School & District
Rank: #1-31-3.
0.80
Rank: #1-31-3.
0.80
Rank: #4-64-6.
0.78
Rank: #4-64-6.
0.78
Rank: #7-137-13.
0.77
Rank: #7-137-13.
0.77
Rank: #7-137-13.
0.77
Rank: #7-137-13.
0.77
Rank: #14-1814-18.
0.76
Rank: #14-1814-18.
0.76
Rank: #14-1814-18.
0.76
Rank: #14-1814-18.
0.76
Rank: #14-1814-18.
0.76
Rank: #19-2019-20.
0.75
Frequently Asked Questions
What counties have the public schools with the most diverse score?
The counties with the most diverse score are Honolulu County, HI (0.80 average diverse score), Maui County, HI (0.80 average diverse score) and Kauai County, HI (0.80 average diverse score).
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