This was 23.6 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 267.
86 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Compton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 25 | 14 |
| Regular high school diploma | 53 | 29.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 12 | 6.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 19 | 10.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 34 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 11.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 10 | 5.6 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 1.7 |
| Professional school degree | 2 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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