This was 14.4 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 179.
92.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Melrose for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 10 | 7.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 69 | 51.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1 | 0.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 5 | 3.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 14 | 10.4 |
| Associate's degree | 28 | 20.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 8 | 5.9 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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