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Bella Vista, AR vs Park Rapids, MN

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Highlights
- Park Rapids spends 3.9% more per student than Bella Vista.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.4% lower in Park Rapids than in Bella Vista. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Park Rapids had 4.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bella Vista
 Bella Vista, ARPark Rapids, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,288$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,788  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,550$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.49  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14134573
 Students per Counselor393  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Bella Vista    18 Reviews

Fantastic area with tons of outdoor activities and private amenities: 7 lakes, 3 pools, miles of hiking and biking trails, golf courses, pickle ball, tennis, frisbee  More

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Just moved to Arkanss earlier this year from Washington state. We are originally from the lower part of the U.S. and have lived in a few states over the last 12 years.  More

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Over 5 years ago

Bella Vista is a lovely place, with a low cost of living (but increasing all the time) and extremely low crime rate. The town has Five decent golf courses, good for a  More

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Reviews for Park Rapids    1 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

if your looking for a good work place that pays well were your most likly to get hired is in park rapids witch is one walmart all tough you will get a job if you know  More

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