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Americans' satisfaction with schools is at a low point, new Gallup poll shows
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points Dissatisfaction has risen to a high of 67 percent. A significant decline in satisfaction with the US school system has been reported.
A significant decline in satisfaction with the US school system has been reported. Experts find the results troubling but expected. The percentage of adults expressing satisfaction has fallen to a new low.
Dissatisfaction has risen to a high of 67 percent. This shift is largely driven by one group, whose satisfaction levels have dropped substantially.
Further information on the poll and its findings can be found through the Gallup organization and associated reports.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
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