Average Length of Schooling in Batu Bara Still Below National Average

The average length of schooling (ALS) for residents aged 25 years and above in Batu Bara, North Sumatra, was 8.51 years in 2024.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ALS for residents in the region is below the North Sumatra Province average of 9.93 years in 2024.

The ALS for Batu Bara residents increased by 0.01 years (0.12%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.5 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the ALS has risen by 0.49 years (6.11%).

This ALS indicates that the average resident of Batu Bara only attended school up to the 8th grade. However, this ALS is still below the national average ALS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 32 other districts/cities in North Sumatra Province, Batu Bara's ALS is in 29th position. Other regions in the province with the highest ALS are Pematang Siantar City (11.82 years), while the lowest ALS is Nias Regency (6.4 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 districts/cities with the highest ALS in North Sumatra Province in 2024.

1. Pematang Siantar City: 11.82 years
2. Medan City: 11.79 years
3. Binjai City: 11.2 years
4. Padang Sidimpuan City: 11.13 years
5. Tebing Tinggi City: 10.87 years

(Read: Human Development Index by Province)