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Apopka, FL vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Lawrence spends 4.6% more per student than Apopka.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.3% lower in Lawrence than in Apopka. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lawrence had 8.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Apopka
 Apopka, FLLawrence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,437  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,995$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3974573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.7%1.5%
Reviews for Apopka    9 Reviews

We have lived here 14 years, building our home in what was once just hills and trees. It has grown to be very busy, traffic... condos.... don't get me wrong, it is a  More

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Hi - We recently moved from PA and are looking for a nice place to live that is affordable. We see many beautiful homes in Apopa with lake views and or on golf courses.  More

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Over 13 years ago

I just about fell off my chair when I saw that South Apopka only had a 4-4 on their crime rating. Obviously someone has gotten their wires crossed. We are talking  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 14 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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