Data & Statistics

Responsible for collecting and analyzing data related to education. You can access statistical publications here such as the Digest of Education Statistics as well as use tools to generate statistics "on the fly" such as the State Education Profile tool or the School District Mapping and Demographics tool. You may also want to check out the Fast Facts section or the Tables and Figures section (to search tables by key words).

The data and publications section of the site provides access to timely statistics on the state of education in Virginia, including high school graduation rates, dropout rates, discipline statistics, truancy, special education, and home schooling. This site is the most authoritative if you want up-to-the-minute statistics on education in Virginia specifically.

A part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the UIS
collects data on primary school enrollments through tertiary graduation rates (college-level). More than 200 countries and territories take part in the UIS annual education survey, which covers all education levels and a range of issues such as gender parity, teachers and financing. See the UIS Data Centre to construct your own data tables or opt to view the Key Statistical Tables on Education f

The authoritative source for comparing the state of education across countries. Published annually. Select 'view previous editions' to access editions from 1998 forward.

Archive of social science data for research and instruction. Includes data files for use with statistical software, such as SAS or SPSS. Topical archives include health, aging, education, criminal justice, and substance abuse.

IPEDS is a key site for U.S. college, university, and vocational education institution statistics.