This was 2.8 percent lower than the state average of 33.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,091.
79.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wells for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 179 | 20.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 218 | 25 |
| GED or alternative credential | 14 | 1.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 44 | 5.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 145 | 16.6 |
| Associate's degree | 66 | 7.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 199 | 22.8 |
| Master's degree | 6 | 0.7 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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