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Ava, MO vs Mena, AR

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- Mena spends 18.7% more per student than Ava.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.3% lower in Mena than in Ava. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mena had 10.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ava
 Ava, MOMena, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,316$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,560  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,330$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3484573
 Students per Counselor651  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Ava    1 Reviews
Kathleen  · Spanish Fort, AL
Good Info
Over 7 years ago

I am considering moving near Ava, and the information on this site, including the clear way it is presented, is very helpful. Highly recommend  More

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Reviews for Mena    4 Reviews
SIA · Mena, AR
Nothing here... for anyone.
Over 6 years ago

No jobs, nothing to do for retirees, nothing to do for teens or children. If you are not connected to local families you will never be accepted. Before even considering  More

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Tim · Springdale, AR
Mena is a great place to raise a family
Over 13 years ago

I grew up in Mena, AR and left there when I joined the Marine Corps. I never used drugs, most of the guys were active in sports and there were NO TEENS pregnant at the  More

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Karen · Mena, AR
Best Retirement Small Town
Over 16 years ago

I read with astonishment the only review of Mena Arkansas, and I must disaggree. I moved here in 2005 from crowded and congested Florida and have never regretted the  More

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