That's funny, I moved from TX to NY, I remember my public high school couldn't afford enough books. Somehow the lack of taxation didn't help with that.
No other factors are provided: were you in an affluent area? What other demographics influenced your school? Is there a high ratio of homeschooling or private schools to public schooling?
Your anecdote is one data point, nowhere near enough to draw conclusions about the entire state.
Your anecdote is one data point, nowhere near enough to draw conclusions about the entire state.