After years of being stuck at the bottom of the list, Mississippi made significant improvements and climbed up from 49th to 30th place on America’s educational ranks. It was mainly supported by the 2013 Literacy Based Promotion Act, as it helped support children who were struggling with academics and provide them with more attention to ensure their success. However, Mississippi is still not considered in the top 25, so in order to figure out what issues prevent education in Mississippi to be even greater, a comparison with New York was made. Studies showed that poverty and low-funding played an important part in the success of students, which was why Mississippi’s education couldn’t reach its full potential. As policies continue to change, these issues in Mississippi may soon be resolved, allowing Mississippi to continue to climb up the ranks for best education in America.