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Ankeny, IA vs Williston, ND

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Highlights
- Williston spends 35.9% more per student than Ankeny.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.5% lower in Williston than in Ankeny. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Williston had 7.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ankeny
 Ankeny, IAWilliston, NDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,424$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,626$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2354573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Williston    5 Reviews

Police, judges and prosecutors are all  More

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Over 7 years ago

Nothing to do. Every establishment is operated below its own company policies/standards. Overly-populated with ignorant and closeted men with a thirst for incessant  More

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Over 10 years ago

Okay, I understand what your getting at, but I PROMISE YOU THERES NOTHING WORSE IN THIS NATION to live in as Williston, ND. Sure the $$$ is pretty good, actually its  More

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