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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Bedford, IN vs Pontiac, IL

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- Pontiac spends 46.5% more per student than Bedford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.5% lower in Pontiac than in Bedford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pontiac had 3.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bedford
 Bedford, INPontiac, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,512$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,532  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,362$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.26  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock22304573
 Students per Counselor516  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Bedford    3 Reviews
Ashton · Orleans, IN
bruh
Over 7 years ago

OMPARE COST OF  More

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Bp · Bedford, IN
Environmental Health Concerns
Over 16 years ago

Bedford is a small, close knit, mostly religious community. Pro's: Everyone is very friendly; crime is very low - you don't need to lock your doors at night; lush,  More

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Kathleen · Bedford, IN
Quality of life
Over 18 years ago

Bedford is a quiet rural close knit community. This is great if you are looking for a laid back country  More

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Reviews for Pontiac    2 Reviews
Daniel · Pontiac, IL
Amazing
Over 6 years ago

Wonderful place, great attractions, nice parks. Overall a great  More

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John · Pontiac, IL
Route 66
Over 18 years ago

Small museum concerning route 66 but  More

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