Connecticut has very few rural schools, and the barriers they face are negligible, awarding the state the nation’s lowest overall priority ranking. Poverty rates are some of the lowest in the nation, adult educational attainment is high, and the level of per pupil spending on instruction in rural schools is among the highest of the 50 states. The combination of few challenges and ample resources results in achievement outcomes that are among the best—Connecticut’s rural schools have scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress that are some of the highest in the U.S.