26. Sunrise Manor, Nevada
This city lies just outside of Las Vegas and doesn’t live up to the dreamy name. Roughly one-fifth of the population is below the poverty level, and only 10 percent of adults hold a bachelor’s degree. Plus, there are teacher shortages and many other problems.
25. Tucson, Arizona
While Tucson is home for the University of Arizona, roughly 27 percent of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, and this is below the state’s rate of 30 percent. Plus, the educational system in the state is highly underfunded, making it a “hotbed” of failing schools.