In the United States, more students tend to be enrolled in public schools than in private schools. In 2020, about 14.96 million students were enrolled in public high schools, compared to 1.3 million who were enrolled in private high schools.
Enrollment in public and private schools in the United States in 2020 (in millions)
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US Census Bureau. (September 17, 2021). Enrollment in public and private schools in the United States in 2020 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 06, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/184010/school-enrollment-in-public-and-private-institutions-2008/
US Census Bureau. "Enrollment in public and private schools in the United States in 2020 (in millions)." Chart. September 17, 2021. Statista. Accessed July 06, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/184010/school-enrollment-in-public-and-private-institutions-2008/
US Census Bureau. (2021). Enrollment in public and private schools in the United States in 2020 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 06, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/184010/school-enrollment-in-public-and-private-institutions-2008/
US Census Bureau. "Enrollment in Public and Private Schools in The United States in 2020 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 17 Sep 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/184010/school-enrollment-in-public-and-private-institutions-2008/
US Census Bureau, Enrollment in public and private schools in the United States in 2020 (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/184010/school-enrollment-in-public-and-private-institutions-2008/ (last visited July 06, 2022)