There are 176 schools in the USA with the word state in the name.

The word "state" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to the historical and organizational role that state governments play in education. In the United States, public education is primarily a responsibility of individual states, rather than the federal government, which is reflected in the naming of many schools and universities. Including "state" in a school's name often indicates that the institution is publicly funded and managed at the state level, rather than being private or local. This usage signifies a connection to the broader educational system and standards overseen by state governments, helping to differentiate these schools from private or parochial institutions. Additionally, the term often fosters a sense of regional identity and pride, as these schools are seen as serving the educational needs of the entire state.

Alabama (1)

Arkansas (2)

Arizona (4)

California (12)

Colorado (4)

Connecticut (2)

District of Columbia (1)

Delaware (5)

Florida (18)

Georgia (8)

Iowa (4)

Idaho (1)

Illinois (1)

Kansas (3)

Louisiana (1)

Massachusetts (1)

Maryland (5)

Michigan (2)

Minnesota (23)

Missouri (1)

Montana (1)

North Carolina (6)

New Jersey (6)

Nevada (10)

New York (17)

Ohio (3)

Oklahoma (1)

Oregon (1)

Pennsylvania (6)

Rhode Island (1)

South Carolina (2)

Tennessee (6)

Texas (7)

Utah (2)

Virginia (1)

Washington (3)

Wisconsin (3)

West Virginia (1)

Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate