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Another ranking, another indicator Florida is among the worst states for children

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09/18/2009 10:15 am

Worst To First

Thank goodness for Detroit, which just saved Miami from being the worst city for children in rankings compiled by Children's Health Magazine. Four Florida cities made the list, and three - Miami, Orlando and Tampa - were in the bottom ten of the 100 cities ranked. The highest rank of a Florida city was St. Petersburg, which came in at a disappointing #78 on the list. Miami ranked #99 (just ahead of #100 Detroit), Orlando was almost as bad at #98, and Tampa came in at #94, just ahead of Cleveland.

According to the editors of Children's Health, they conducted a comprehensive statistical analysis to rank 100 noteworthy American cities scattered across the country, considering more than 30 factors that parents deem vitally important, including crime and safety, education, economics, housing, cultural attractions, and health.

Burlington, Vermont, ranked #1, in part because per-pupil spending and graduation rates rank near the top of the country. Not surprisingly, these are two measures in which Florida has performed very badly over the past decade.

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