This document analyzes patterns of educational attainment in Ghana and their relationship to employment outcomes and poverty levels. It finds that over 60% of adults have less than 9 years of schooling. Higher levels of education are associated with employment outside of agriculture and in finance/service sectors. While education reduces the likelihood of poverty, many educated Ghanaians still face unemployment, suggesting schools may not provide skills aligned with economic needs. Improving education quality, retention, and links between education and development strategy could help Ghana realize greater returns from its investment in education.