20 Countries That Have Smarter Kids Than America

20. Belgium

Average Score: 503

Reading Score: 499

Math Score: 507

Science Score: 502

While great importance has been given to education in Belgium, the federal government is only minimally involved, with three communities, namely the French, German and Flemish, managing their own school system. However, the education system is not flawless, and a study revealed in 2007 that teachers actively left their jobs due to a threat of violence.

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