Average Length of Schooling for Serang City Residents Still Below National Average

The average length of schooling (ALS) for residents aged 25 years and over in Serang City, Banten, reached 8.94 years in 2025.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ALS for residents in the region is below the Banten Province average, which reached 9.56 years in 2025.

The ALS for Serang City residents increased by 0.01 years (0.11%) compared to the previous year's 8.93 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the ALS has increased by 0.18 years (2.05%).

This ALS indicates that the average resident of Serang City only attended school up to the 8th grade level. However, this ALS is still below the national ALS average of 9.07 years in 2025.

Compared to 7 other regencies/cities in Banten Province, Serang City's ALS is in 5th position. Other regions in the province with the highest ALS are South Tangerang City (12.1 years), while the lowest ALS is Lebak Regency (6.78 years).

Here is a list of the highest ALS in 5 regencies/cities in Banten Province in 2025.

1. South Tangerang City: 12.1 years
2. Tangerang City: 11.46 years
3. Cilegon City: 10.4 years
4. Tangerang Regency: 9.16 years
5. Serang City: 8.94 years

(Read: Expected Length of Schooling in 38 Provinces of Indonesia 2024, DIY Highest)