Measure the successful implementation of the Northwest Regional Plan, which contains six guiding principles for the future of the region: Coordinate and leverage state, local and federal policies and investments; Provide more transportation choices; Promote equitable, affordable housing; Enhance economic competitiveness; Support existing communities; Value communities and neighborhoods.
Ensure that communities and businesses can rely on employees who are work ready; have strong work ethics and necessary skills in reading, writing, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), and communication.
Make workforce training and post-secondary education available to increase employment rates, job retention, earnings, and occupational skills.
Percent of Population Who have Graduated High School (or higher)-Northwest Region
Current Value
91.6%
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Story Behind the Curve
Grand Isle County residents have educational attainment levels similar to the state as a whole. Compared to the state, Franklin County has a higher percentage of residents who have completed less than the ninth grade (though that percentage has dropped over the past decade).
Why Is This Important?
Students who never complete high school have a large impact on the region’s long-term economic outlook. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, the median income of persons ages 25 through 34 who had not completed high school was roughly $26,000 in 2023.