Expert: James J. Kovalcin - 11/9/2009

Question
Hi there, my question is regarding school funding in schools. I am trying to find information on the web in regarding how different states fund their schools by a county tax. Do you know any states that just have their counties fund their schools rather than local taxes?

Thank you!

Answer
I am sorry, but my experience in this area is rather limited. In New Jersey local property taxes are the predominant way of supporting schools [I pay about $10,000 per year in property taxes - and no, that is not a typing error. Lest you think I am rich, my house sits on 1/4 acre and has an area of 2500 square feet]. I also think that Hawaii is unique in that its school are supported on a state basis. I believe it is the only such state.