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Education Across America: Cities, Suburbs, Towns, and Rural Areas

The “Education Across America: Cities, Suburbs, Towns, and Rural Areas” website is designed for individuals interested in the condition of education across different geographic locales within the United States, specifically, cities, suburbs, towns, and rural areas. It showcases tabulations produced by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a dynamic “At a Glance” data tool, and NCES Condition of Education indicators. The website's primary focus is on family characteristics, educational experiences, resources, and outcomes, with an initial emphasis on rural areas.

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Family Characteristics

Indicators from this section provide a snapshot of characteristics of children’s families and family involvement in education.

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Educational Experiences

Indicators from this section provide a snapshot of educational experiences, focusing on early childhood care, school choice, English learners and students with disabilities, college preparatory coursework, and career and technical education programs.

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School Resources
and Staffing

Indicators from this section provide a snapshot of characteristics of school principals, teachers, and staff.

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Educational Outcomes

Indicators from this section provide a snapshot of educational outcomes, focusing on academic achievement, high school graduation rates, enrollment in postsecondary education, and overall educational attainment.

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Condition of Education

Digest of Education Statistics

Projections of Education
Statistics to 2028