This was 16.8 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,061.
96.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Highlands for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 31 | 3.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 115 | 13.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 0 | 0 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 40 | 4.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 156 | 18.8 |
| Associate's degree | 59 | 7.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 242 | 29.2 |
| Master's degree | 126 | 15.2 |
| Professional school degree | 30 | 3.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 30 | 3.6 |
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