This was 8.9 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 477.
91.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Verndale for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 24 | 8.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 79 | 26.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 8 | 2.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 20 | 6.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 48 | 16.2 |
| Associate's degree | 50 | 16.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 49 | 16.6 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 2.4 |
| Professional school degree | 11 | 3.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |

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