5 Least Educated States in America

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1. West Virginia

Population aged 18-24 less than high school: 10.8%

Population aged 18-24 with high school graduation: 35.8%

Population aged 18-24 with some college or associate degree: 36%

Population aged 25 or above with bachelor’s degree: 14.2%

Population aged 25 or above with graduate or professional degree: 9.9%

Score: 14.42

West Virginia is the least educated state in America. It has the lowest percentage of population aged 25 or above with a bachelor’s degree among 50 states in the country. Less than 10% of the population in the same age group hold a master’s or professional degree. 10.8% of the youth aged between 18-14 are without high school graduation.

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