Even today the South must build two school systems without the aid of government land grants, which have had so much to do with the successful development of the schools of the Western States, and without the commercial prosperity which has come to the East.

The rate of taxation levied for schools in many Southern communities is now among the highest in the United States.
During the past ten years, hundreds of public high schools have been established, more than half of which are rural.

Some still follow the old curriculum, but a new institution known as the "farm life school" is now being developed.

Many other schools have such a department attached and usually give instruction in household economics as well.

The General Education Board estimates that $20,000,000 has been spent for improved buildings since the appointment of professors of secondary education in Southern universities.