This was 22 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 502.
94.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Scales Mound for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 19 | 5.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 165 | 49.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 4 | 1.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 33 | 9.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 42 | 12.5 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 44 | 13.1 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 2.1 |
| Professional school degree | 2 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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