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Ankeny, IA vs Hudson, FL

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Highlights
- Hudson spends 26.3% less per student than Ankeny.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.9% higher in Hudson than in Ankeny. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hudson had 8.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ankeny
 Ankeny, IAHudson, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,539$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,221$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock405794573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 17 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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Over 17 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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Over 18 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 Hudson    9 Reviews

WE found a house W/Pool in Hudson that my wife from California was acceptable to move to Florida. We were shocked at the increases in the house insurance and the  More

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Shopping and restaurants look nice. Some reviews were negative and some homes looked junky. Homes are being built on Eastfork Lane. What are the opinions of the  More

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Over 10 years ago

Does anyone tell me about levels of crime in Hudson. I am just planning to relocate in that area but I would like to know how secure and safe is living there...thanks  More

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