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United States: School enrollment, secondary (% gross)

In , United States's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) was 97.47.

That's down 3.7% from 2021, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2022 was 80.50 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.ENRR) • Data as of 2022

Trend (2013–2022)

United States School enrollment, secondary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
101.19
Trough
96.19
1-year change
-3.7%
5-year change
-1.5%
-0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, secondary (% gross)
97.4735
101.1925
100.5098
100.0634
99.2756
98.9523
98.7699
97.6526
96.9245
96.1865

About School enrollment, secondary (% gross)

Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.

Indicator code: SE.SEC.ENRRCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was United States's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) in 2022?
In 2022, United States's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) was 97.47, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) rising or falling?
United States's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) fell 3.7% from 2021 to 2022.
How does United States's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, secondary (% gross) in 2022 was 80.50, so United States is above the world average.
What is School enrollment, secondary (% gross) and how is it measured?
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.ENRR), CC BY 4.0.