The United States World Comparison Charts

The first set of charts compare some key education measures in the United States versus other large countries in the world (Top 50 by population.) The first metric in Figure 1 shows the total expeditures on Education as a percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP.) Looking at Education Expenditures for World Comparison we find that Ghana ranks the largest with a value of 8.1% education expenditures. The next largest values are for: Venezuela (6.9%), Kenya (6.7%), Vietnam (6.3%), and Argentina (6.3%). The difference between the highest value (Ghana) and the next highest (Venezuela) is that the education expenditures is about 17.4% larger. The next chart, Figure 2 shows the percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that each country spends on healthcare. Looking at Literacy for World Comparison we find that North Korea ranks the largest with a value of 100.0% adult literacy rate. The next largest values are for: Russia (99.7%), Poland (99.7%), Ukraine (99.7%), and Uzbekistan (99.4%). The difference between the highest value (North Korea) and the next highest (Russia) is that the adult literacy rate is about about the same size.

The United States States - Education Attainment Charts

In the next set of charts all the States in the US are compared on Education metrics using the latest census data for the American Community Survey released in December of 2020 (but covering 2019.) The first chart, Figure 3 shows the number of people age 25 years or older who have graduated from high school or completed the GED or equivalent credential. The United States depicts it has a High School Grad or higher of 88%. The state with the highest percent high school graduates or better in the group is Montana which shows a high school graduates of 94% (6.3% larger).

The number of people aged 25 years or older who have graduated from college with a Bachelor's degree is shown in Figure 4. The United States depicts it has a Bachelors Degree or higher of 32%. The state with the highest percent with a bachelors degree or higher in the group is District of Columbia which shows a percent with a bachelors degree of 59% (about twice as large). Figure 5 shows the percentage of people aged 25 years or older who either have no schooling or dropped out of school before completing high school. The United States shows it has a School Dropout Rate of 12%. The state with the highest percent who dropped out of school in the group is California which depicts a percent who dropped out of school of 17% (39.1% larger).

Figure 6 shows a pie chart that illustrates the proportion of educational attainment by large categories of achievement. The United States depicts it has the hightest percent education attainment of 32% for the percent of people with a Bachelors Degree or higher classification.

In terms of advanced education, Figure 7 shows the percentage breakdown of all people who have received a post secondary education, which is the highest level obtained. The United States depicts it has the hightest percent higher education attainment of 49% for the percent of people with a Bachelors degree group.

The chart in Figure 8 shows a high level classfication of people with a Bachelors degree and their field of study. Looking at Science & Engineering for States - Education Attainment we find that District Of Columbia ranks the largest with a value of 47.5% percent of people with a Science or Engineering degree. The next largest values are for: Washington (41.8%), California (41.4%), Maryland (41.2%), and Massachusetts (41.0%). The difference between the highest value (District Of Columbia) and the next highest (Washington) is that the percent of people with a Science or Engineering degree is about 13.8% larger.

The next chart (Figure 9) shows a detailed frequency distribution of the bachelors degrees earned by residents aged 25 years and older. Looking at Computers, Mathematics and Statistics for States - Education Attainment we find that Maryland ranks the largest with a value of 6.7% percent of people with a degree in Computers, Mathematics and Statistics. The next largest values are for: Virginia (6.5%), New Jersey (6.1%), Washington (6.1%), and California (5.6%). The difference between the highest value (Maryland) and the next highest (Virginia) is that the percent of people with a degree in Computers, Mathematics and Statistics is about only about 3.7% larger.

Figure 10 provides a detailed comparison between places of educational attainment in large categories. Looking at No schooling for States - Education Attainment we find that California ranks the largest with a value of 2.7% percent of people with no schooling. The next largest values are for: Texas (2.0%), New York (2.0%), Nevada (1.6%), and Arizona (1.5%). The difference between the highest value (California) and the next highest (Texas) is that the percent of people with no schooling is about 35.3% larger.

A detailed frequency distribution of educational attainment is provided in Figure 11 and allows detailed comparison between different attainment categories. Looking at No schooling for States - Education Attainment we find that California ranks the largest with a value of 2.7% percent of people with no schooling. The next largest values are for: Texas (2.0%), New York (2.0%), Nevada (1.6%), and Arizona (1.5%). The difference between the highest value (California) and the next highest (Texas) is that the percent of people with no schooling is about 35.3% larger.

The United States States - School Enrollment Charts

The next section of charts looks at school enrollment. Figure 15 shows the overall school enrollment by detailed grade groupings. Looking at Kindergarten for States - School Enrollment we find that South Dakota ranks the largest with a value of 6.2% percent of children in Kindergarten. The next largest values are for: South Carolina (6.1%), Alaska (6.0%), Wisconsin (6.0%), and Oklahoma (5.9%). The difference between the highest value (South Dakota) and the next highest (South Carolina) is that the percent of children in Kindergarten is about only slightly larger.

Figure 16 shows a comparison of all students in public versus private schools. Looking at Public School Enrollment for States - School Enrollment we find that Wyoming ranks the largest with a value of 91% percent enrolled in public schools. The next largest values are for: New Mexico (90%), West Virginia (90%), North Dakota (89%), and Texas (89%). The difference between the highest value (Wyoming) and the next highest (New Mexico) is that the percent enrolled in public schools is about about the same size.

Next comparison in Figure 17 shows Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) students enrolled in public versus private schools. Looking at Public K-8 Enrollment for States - School Enrollment we find that Utah ranks the largest with a value of 93% percent of children enrolled in public K-8 grades. The next largest values are for: Wyoming (93%), Texas (93%), Nevada (93%), and West Virginia (93%). The difference between the highest value (Utah) and the next highest (Wyoming) is that the percent of children enrolled in public K-8 grades is about about the same size.

Figure 18 provides a view of all students high school students who are enrolled in public versus private schools. Looking at Public High School Enrollment for States - School Enrollment we find that Utah ranks the largest with a value of 95% percent enrolled in a public high school. The next largest values are for: Wyoming (94%), Nevada (94%), Texas (94%), and Arizona (93%). The difference between the highest value (Utah) and the next highest (Wyoming) is that the percent enrolled in a public high school is about about the same size.

The next charts look at public versus private higher education schools starting with Figure 19. Looking at Public College Enrollment for States - School Enrollment we find that Wyoming ranks the largest with a value of 92% percent enrolled in a Public college. The next largest values are for: New Mexico (90%), North Dakota (89%), Mississippi (89%), and Montana (88%). The difference between the highest value (Wyoming) and the next highest (New Mexico) is that the percent enrolled in a Public college is about only about 2.7% larger.

Figure 20 shows for all graduate and professional schools (such as Law or Medical school) and whether students are enrolled in public or private schools. Looking at Public Gradudate or Pro school enrollment for States - School Enrollment we find that Wyoming ranks the largest with a value of 84% percent enrolled in a Public gradudate or Professional school. The next largest values are for: Montana (81%), West Virginia (81%), New Mexico (80%), and Arkansas (79%). The difference between the highest value (Wyoming) and the next highest (Montana) is that the percent enrolled in a Public gradudate or Professional school is about only about 3.3% larger.

The next chart in Figure 21 looks at the total number of students enrolled in each place shown. (Enrollment includes all students from preschool to graduate school.) The United States shows it has a Total Enrolled of 81,084,866.

In Figure 22, the proportion of children enrolled in public versus private preschools is shown. Looking at Public preschool enrollment for States - School Enrollment we find that West Virginia ranks the largest with a value of 79% Public preschool enrollment. The next largest values are for: Oklahoma (78%), District Of Columbia (77%), New Mexico (75%), and Iowa (72%). The difference between the highest value (West Virginia) and the next highest (Oklahoma) is that the Public preschool enrollment is about only slightly larger.