Alabama Ranks Ninth in National Education Freedom Report Card

Birmingham, AL, September 28, 2026 —

Alabama has once again secured the ninth position nationally in The Heritage Foundation’s 2026 Education Freedom Report Card, marking the third consecutive year the state has achieved this ranking.

The report, released by the conservative think tank, evaluates states based on various metrics related to educational freedom. Alabama was noted for receiving high marks in two key areas: its return on investment in education spending and its education choice policies.

Among the policies highlighted is the recent CHOOSE Act, which establishes an education savings account program. This initiative is part of Alabama’s efforts to provide parents with more options for their children’s education.

However, the report card also indicated a slight decline in Alabama’s ranking concerning its civics education. Specific details regarding the extent of this decrease or the reasons behind it were not provided in the summary information.

The Heritage Foundation’s Education Freedom Report Card aims to assess the degree to which educational systems empower parents and students. The consistently high ranking for Alabama suggests a strong performance in areas related to financial efficiency and policy choices designed to increase educational alternatives.

The report did not provide additional details on the methodology for determining the return on investment in education spending or further specifics on the civics education ranking’s precise score or comparator states. The contractor name for the report was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.

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