 Educational needs were met by 20 primary schools, 4 middle school, and 19 pre-primary schools.In 2000 the per capita monthly income of R$385.00 was above the state and national average of R$276.00 and R$297.00 respectively.The highest ranking municipality in Minas Gerais in 2000 was Poços de Caldas with 0.841, while the lowest was Setubinha with 0.568.