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Section 4. Education

Report Number: Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2012 (131st Edition)
Section 4. Education
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This section presents data primarily concerning formal education as a whole, at various levels, and for public and private schools. Data shown relate to the school-age population and school enrollment, educational attainment, education personnel, and financial aspects of education. In addition, data are shown for charter schools, computer usage in schools, distance education, and adult education.

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All Levels Of Education

Educational Attainment

Elementary And Secondary Education:  Completions And Dropouts

Elementary And Secondary Education:  Schools And Enrollment

Elementary And Secondary Education:  Special Topics

Elementary And Secondary Education:  Staff And Finances

Elementary And Secondary Education:  Summary

Elementary And Secondary Education:  Technology, Courses, And Test Scores

Higher Education:  Degrees

Higher Education:  Finances, Fees And Staff

Higher Education:  Institutions And Enrollment

School Choice

School Crime And Safety

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