The national education report card compiled by American Legislative Exchange Council. Florida's students score 48th on ACT scores and 43rd nationally on the SAT. Barely 60% of Florida's students graduate, compared to the 70% of students nationally. According to ALEC, Florida spends only $7,652 per pupil compared to the national average of $9,389. After all their indicators are taken into account, Florida is 37th in the nation for education.