This was 20.6 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 707.
69.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East Ellijay for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 152 | 30.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 78 | 15.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 35 | 6.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 76 | 15.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 64 | 12.7 |
| Associate's degree | 16 | 3.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 69 | 13.7 |
| Master's degree | 9 | 1.8 |
| Professional school degree | 5 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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