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Laramie, WY vs Rock Springs, WY

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Highlights
- Rock Springs spends 2.2% more per student than Laramie.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.1% higher in Rock Springs than in Laramie. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rock Springs had 4.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Laramie

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 Laramie, WYRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,667$17,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,551$15,312$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$9,670$8,658$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.5113.7116.23
 Students per Librarian2192924573
 Students per Counselor219379530
 Grade School Educ.1.1%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.3%5.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.6%91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%24.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.6%14.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.56.8%21.3%33.7%
 Masters Grad.19.6%4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree6.9%1.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Laramie    20 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Out of all the places we have lived, Laramie is our favorite place we have lived. The locals are nice. Neighbors know each other. Neighbors help each other out. If you  More

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I have lived in Laramie for 35 years. It's true If you want malls and shopping this is not the place for you. There is not much high fashion here. Laramie is for people  More

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I no longer fear hell as I have now lived in Laramie for 2 years. Where to begin? The first thing I will mention is the ridiculous housing prices for what you are  More

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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 16 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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ZIPS IN LARAMIE, WYOMING
82070 82072
ZIPS IN ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING
82901

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