Educational Attainment
Over 85% of our county population has attained a high school degree or higher, distinguishing our community from others in the surrounding area.
| 2008 Educational Attainment (population age 25+) |
| Education Level |
30-mile radius |
45-mile radius |
60-mile radius |
Charlotte Region |
| Less than 9th grade |
4.8% |
5.7% |
5.8% |
6.2% |
| 9th-12th grade, no diploma |
9.9% |
11.1% |
11.4% |
12.0% |
| High school graduate |
26.3% |
27.4% |
28.3% |
29.1% |
| Some college, no degree |
19.8% |
19.9% |
19.6% |
19.8% |
| Associate degree |
8.0% |
7.9% |
8.0% |
8.0% |
| Bachelor degree |
22.1% |
19.8% |
18.7% |
17.9% |
| Graduate/professional degree |
9.2% |
8.2% |
8.2% |
7.1% |
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