Education in Waldeck-Frankenberg (Hesse, Germany): official figures
In 2023, Waldeck-Frankenberg recorded a share of school leavers without even a lower secondary certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) of 6.7%, compared with 7.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 174th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 7.3%.
How many pupils get the Abitur in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
At 26.0% in 2023, the share of school leavers with the Abitur or another university entrance qualification in Waldeck-Frankenberg ranked 140th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 29.2%). That is up from 20.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many children under three are in daycare in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
In 2023, Waldeck-Frankenberg recorded a share of children under three in day care (Kita) of 34.6%, compared with 35.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 182nd lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 31.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many apprenticeship places are there in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
The number of company apprenticeship places offered per 100 applicants in Waldeck-Frankenberg was 103.1 in 2024, 77th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 109.1. It was 97.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many students are there in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
The number of university and college students per 1,000 residents in Waldeck-Frankenberg was 0.0 in 2023, 162nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.8. It was also 0.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow far is the nearest primary school in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
At 1,892 metres in 2023, the average distance from home to the nearest primary school in Waldeck-Frankenberg ranked 41st longest of 400 German districts (district median 1,121 metres).
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Waldeck-Frankenberg compares with other districts in Germany
School leavers without a qualification (%) (2023)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 227 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Schulabgänger ohne Hauptschulabschluss an den Schulabgängern in %
| Rank | Area | School leavers without a qualification (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 224 | Recklinghausen | 6.7% |
| 225 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 6.7% |
| 226 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 6.7% |
| 227 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 6.7% |
| 228 | Ostalbkreis | 6.7% |
| 229 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 6.7% |
| 230 | Leipzig | 6.7% |
School leavers with university entrance qualification (%) (2023)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 261 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Schulabgänger mit Hochschulreife an den Schulabgängern in %
| Rank | Area | School leavers with university entrance qualification (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 258 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 26.2% |
| 259 | Fulda | 26.1% |
| 260 | Vechta | 26.1% |
| 261 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 26.0% |
| 262 | Schwandorf | 25.9% |
| 263 | Emsland | 25.9% |
| 264 | Holzminden | 25.8% |
Children under 3 in day care (%) (2023)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 219 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Kinder unter 3 Jahren in Kindertageseinrichtungen an den Kinder der entsprechenden Altersgruppe
| Rank | Area | Children under 3 in day care (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 216 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 34.8% |
| 217 | Verden | 34.8% |
| 218 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.7% |
| 219 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 34.6% |
| 220 | Holzminden | 34.5% |
| 221 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.5% |
| 222 | Westerwaldkreis | 34.4% |
Apprenticeship places per 100 applicants (2024)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 324 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Gesamtangebot an betrieblichen Ausbildungsplätzen je 100 Nachfrager
| Rank | Area | Apprenticeship places per 100 applicants |
|---|---|---|
| 321 | Dresden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 103.6 |
| 322 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | 103.5 |
| 323 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 103.2 |
| 324 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 103.1 |
| 325 | Plön | 103.1 |
| 326 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 103.1 |
| 327 | Steinfurt | 103.1 |
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Sources
- Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung: INKAR – Indikatoren und Karten zur Raum- und Stadtentwicklung: 43 district (Kreise) indicators, 2012-2024 (table service extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c743f54caf6…)
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