Texas is Home to 9 of the Dumbest Towns in the Country
It's bad enough that half of the country thinks Texas is a bunch of dumb rednecks. However, as you know that isn't the case, but unfortunately, a new study shows that Texas has some very uneducated cities and towns.
A study done by 247wallst.com found the top 50 most uneducated cities in the country. Texas had 9 cities on the list, 9 Texas cities!!!
Some of these Texas cities on the list might surprise you:
Houston, Texas entered the list at #16
Only 3.3% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree
Only 42.8% of adults have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Fabens, Texas entered the list at #18
Only 3.3% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree
Only 50.2% of adults have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Corpus Christi, Texas entered the list at #23
Only 3.6% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree
Only 58.2% of adults have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Gatesville, Texas entered the list at #30
Only 3.8% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree
Only 70.7% of adults have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Aldine, Texas enter the list at #35
Only 4% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree
Only 50% of adults have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Tennessee Colony, Texas entered the list at #36
Only 4% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree
Only 71.7% of adults have a high school diploma or equivalent.
El Paso, Texas entered the list at #37
Only 4.1% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree
Only 42.6% of adults have a high school diploma or equivalent.
San Antonio, Texas entered the list at #40
Only 4.2% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree
Only 57.5% of adults have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Fort Worth, Texas entered the list at #45
Only 4.2% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree
Only 54% of adults have a high school diploma or equivalent.
The study used extensive methodology and tabulations which you can find here.
Did they get it right or totally wrong?