The Almanac of American Education helps users understand and compare the quality of education at the national, state, and county levels. Compiled from official U.S. government and reliable private sources, the book contains historical and current data, insightful analysis, and useful graphs that provide compelling insights into the state of education in America.
Author(s): Deirdre A. Gaquin
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 554
List of Tables......Page 8
List of Figures......Page 12
Preface......Page 14
PART A-NATIONAL EDUCATION STATISTICS......Page 16
School Enrollment Rates.......Page 27
Historical School Enrollment......Page 67
Educational Attainment Rates......Page 129
Historical Educational Attainment Levels......Page 233
Notes and Definitions......Page 266
PART B-REGION AND STATE EDUCATION STATISTICS......Page 276
Educational Attainment by Region......Page 283
Educational Attainment for the 25 Largest States......Page 293
Population, School, and Student Characteristics by State......Page 301
Notes and Definitions......Page 318
PART C-COUNTY EDUCATION STATISTICS......Page 330
Population, School, and Student Characteristics by County......Page 335
Notes and Definitions......Page 524
APPENDIX-GUIDE TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET......Page 532
INDEX......Page 556
