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Harrisburg, PA vs Mount Airy, MD

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Highlights
- Mount Airy spends 12.7% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.4% lower in Mount Airy than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mount Airy had 16.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg

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 Harrisburg, PAMount Airy, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,739$15,479$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386$14,465$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,762$9,030$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8414.0416.23
 Students per Librarian10045254573
 Students per Counselor390321530
 Grade School Educ.6.1%2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%1.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.5%96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%18.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.4%10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%50.1%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.4%15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%3.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Mount Airy    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I grew up here small town beautiful . Left for the marines in 08 came home to a place i cant afford and replaced by people that act like they know the  More

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Its a great place to raise a family and send your children to good public schools. Close to Baltimore and Washington DC. Close to great restaurants. Downtown Frederick  More

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Over 10 years ago

First off yes the cost of living, particularly housing, is expensive. But that is in relation to the rest of the country. Compared to the DC burbs is a bargain. The  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN MOUNT AIRY, MARYLAND
21771

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