When It Comes to Kids, South Carolina Ranks 43rd out of 50

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Saturday July 28, 2012 · 9:21 AM PDT

2012/07/28 · 09:21

The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2012 KIDS COUNT® Data Book shows both promising progress and discouraging setbacks for the nation’s children: While their academic achievement and health improved in most states, their economic well-being continued to decline.

This year’s Data Book uses an updated index of 16 indicators of child well-being, organized into four categories: Economic Well-Being, Health, Education, and Family and Community. The new methodology reflects the tremendous advances in child development research since the first KIDS COUNT Data Book in 1990.

Again, South Carolina performs dismally - with a 43rd overall ranking. Our state also receives a 40th ranking in education and health. The full stats for S.C. can be found here and here.

Kids Count 2012 Data Book Full Report

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