Low scores get more.

Groups with the worst-ranked applications seeking money from Premier Doug Ford’s $2.5-billion Skills Development Fund got, on average, the biggest payouts, according to a Star analysis.

The analysis is based on internal government data obtained by the Star that details proposals, scores and money awarded for worker training through the fund, which opposition parties call a scheme to reward the premier’s political allies.

The average payment among the 79 groups whose applications were ranked “low” — with scores of 34 to 62 out of 100 — was $1.53 million.

That cohort beat the 76 groups whose applications were rated “high” — with scores of 73 to 100 — which got, on average, $1.38 million.

And, proving that it doesn’t pay to be middle of the road, the 85 groups whose

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