What education degree should I take? Highschool or elemetary?

Given the shaky economy, get elementary training. If there are no elementary teaching jobs when you finish schooling, then you can teach high school, too. This way, you're twice as employable!

Of course, not everyone can afford to invest in a full-time, traditional degree program right after high school. Lacking a college degree does not have to restrict your career choices. Many professionals start their careers in retail sales, customer service, or other positions that offer on-the-job training. Although a college degree program builds critical skills, few colleges and universities can fully prepare students for real-world challenges. Despite the substantial pressure to make good grades and to complete assignments on time, few college experiences can match the demands of a regular, full-time job. In some cases, students who don't do well in high school can find real satisfaction in the work force. Without the tedium of the classroom, these individuals can find the environments that inspire them to succeed on their own terms. Despite the prevalence of MBA graduates in the work force, many successful entrepreneurs and business leaders have achieved success with little more than a high school diploma.

Each state has their own laws regarding credentials and what credential you need to teach. You should be thinking more about the age child you would enjoy dealing with. Are you more drawn and comfortable with younger children or older children. If you go for a secondary credential there are more job openings in science and foreign language. It is hard to get hired now with a credential in English. I think you need to have a special personality and love for the jr. High age kids. Maybe you could do some volunteering in the schools to see which age appeals to you most.