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Worcester, MA vs Taunton, MA

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Highlights
- Taunton spends 2.9% more per student than Worcester.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.0% higher in Taunton than in Worcester. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taunton had 2.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Worcester

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 Worcester, MATaunton, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$19,742$20,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,667$16,183$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$10,582$9,937$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.6912.9516.23
 Students per Librarian4645294573
 Students per Counselor379353530
 Grade School Educ.5.9%8.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.3%8.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.85.8%83.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.1%20.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.2%8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.2%22.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.8%5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%0.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.3%0.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Worcester    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

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Reviews for Taunton    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Taunton is a big city, with big city problems, but it also has two beautiful state parks that offer terrific recreational opportunities.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Recently Senator Marc Pacheco sent a flyer inquiring as to what single project would involve both the private sector and the Massachusetts State Government; what single  More

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Over 15 years ago

How about a car, the best way to get to Taunton is by car. Train service may be forthcoming, but won't be here for a couple of years. There is bus service to and from  More

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