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Ankeny, IA vs Hayward, CA

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- Hayward spends 24.5% more per student than Ankeny.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.2% higher in Hayward than in Ankeny. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hayward had 14.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ankeny
 Ankeny, IAHayward, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock95554573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews
Thomas · Ankeny, IA
Life in Middle America
Over 18 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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MAGGIE · Ankeny, IA
ANKENYTOPIA
Over 18 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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MAGGIE · Ankeny, IA
"ANKENYTOPIA"
Over 19 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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Reviews for Hayward    4 Reviews
Robert · Hayward, CA
A CITY OF NEIGHBORHOODS, CONVENIENT TO THE SF BAY
Over 7 years ago

I've lived in Hayward for 20 years. Traditionally a working  More

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stan · Hayward, CA
Weather,Water,and everything is close. But....
Over 8 years ago

Hetchy Hechy water is very pure,the summers are about 78f..warm enough. Winters are sunny for the most part and by average.One University and one College in this small  More

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MEILING · Hayward, CA
I have no car
Over 12 years ago

convenient BART and bus if you have no  More

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