This was 5.4 percent higher than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 514.
91.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jayton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 28 | 8.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 98 | 29.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 7 | 2.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 20 | 6.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 33 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 34 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 79 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 30 | 9.1 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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