How long did it take states to integrate schools?

The timeline for school integration in the United States varied significantly by state and was influenced by local resistance and federal mandates. Following the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, which declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, many states faced immediate pressure to integrate. However, some states, particularly in the South, resisted integration for years, leading to a protracted struggle that extended into the late 20th century. By the late 1970s and early 1980s, many schools had made significant progress, but full integration was not achieved uniformly across the country.