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Utah outperforms nation in some education metrics; lags in others

By ABC 4 · September 3, 2026 · 1 min read
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LOGAN, Utah (ABC4) — Utah is outperforming the nation in some educational metrics, but gender gaps persist in others, a new study from Utah State University has revealed. Utah has higher rates of high school completion; 7.3% of adults lack a diploma in Utah, and 10.

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