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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Appleton, ME vs Rockford, IL

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- Rockford spends 22.9% less per student than Appleton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 52.7% higher in Rockford than in Appleton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rockford had 12.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Appleton
 Appleton, MERockford, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,393$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,254  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,283$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7954573
 Students per Counselor265  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Appleton    1 Reviews
Scott · Poulsbo, WA
Economic growth in Midcoast area
Over 17 years ago

Appleton is the PERFECT town to put roots down, that will allow you to pursue a career in Maine. New businesses moving to the Midcoast area include Bank of America  More

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Reviews for Rockford    54 Reviews
Ariele · Rockford, IL
Love it
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here my whole life . I love  More

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Kristin · Belvidere, IL
Property Taxes Will Kill You
Over 6 years ago

I was raised in the area and lived here 3/4 of my life. Rockford has definitely made efforts to bring events into the area so there are things to do and they have  More

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Peter · South Beloit, IL
Making Progress!
Over 6 years ago

Rockford has made great strides in the past 20 years. Downtown used to be a ghost town. Now, there are activities almost every weekend. City government has worked to  More

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