For 2024, Florida was listed among the top states in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

While the Sunshine State ranked No. 9 overall, it placed as the top state nationwide for the categories of “Education” and “Economy.”

In fact, it was the second year in a row that Florida ranked as the top state for education, as it came in No. 1 for 2023, as well. It remains to be seen whether the Sunshine State will keep its title when the ranking is updated again later this year.

But why did Florida rank so high?