Jacksonville boasts a first-rate public school system, an educated citizenry and a host of institutions of higher learning.
Educational Attainment (U.S. Census Bureau 2000)
Population 25 years and over
499,602
100.0
Less than 9th grade
21,669
4.3
9th to 12th grade, no diploma
64,667
12.9
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
145,209
29.1
Some college, no degree
121,027
24.2
Associate degree
37,557
7.5
Bachelor's degree
75,029
15.0
Graduate or professional degree
34,444
6.9
Percent high school graduate or higher: 82.7% Percent bachelor's degree or higher: 21.9%
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