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Massachusetts Named Best State For Teachers In New Ranking

BOSTON (CBS) -- There's no better place in America to be a teacher than Massachusetts, according to a new survey.

WalletHub declared that the Bay State is No. 1 on its list of best states for teachers. The ranking evaluates job opportunities, teacher-to-student ratios and public school spending per pupil, among other factors.

Massachusetts does particularly well in teacher salary and quality school systems, according to WalletHub.

The worst state for teachers? West Virginia, the survey claims.

WalletHub's Top 5 States For Teachers
1. Massachusetts
2. Virginia
3. Minnesota
4. Wyoming
5. New Jersey

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