This was 22 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 196.
97.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Leighton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4 | 2.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 54 | 38.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 8 | 5.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 18 | 12.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 30 | 21.3 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 6.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 16 | 11.3 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 0.7 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 1 | 0.7 |
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