What is South national ranking in terms of public schools?

The National Education Data Project (NEDP) ranks Southern states as follows in terms of public schools:

1. Florida (1st in the South, 14th nationally)

2. North Carolina (2nd in the South, 20th nationally)

3. Virginia (3rd in the South, 22nd nationally)

4. South Carolina (4th in the South, 25th nationally)

5. Georgia (5th in the South, 31st nationally)

6. Tennessee (6th in the South, 32nd nationally)

7. Mississippi (7th in the South, 40th nationally)

8. Louisiana (8th in the South, 41st nationally)

9. Alabama (9th in the South, 43rd nationally)