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Bethel Park, PA vs Harrisburg, PA

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- Harrisburg spends 23.9% less per student than Bethel Park.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.4% higher in Harrisburg than in Bethel Park. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Harrisburg had 14.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bethel Park
 Bethel Park, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,739$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,801  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,762$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10044573
 Students per Counselor327  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Bethel Park    3 Reviews
Linda · Bethel Park, PA
Bethel Park is the Best!
Over 1 years ago

I have lived in Bethel Park, PA for 35-years! It is the best place to live! Bethel Park has great schools, a wonderful community, a variety of shops, nice homes, safe  More

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Victor · Bethel Park, PA
Bethel Park is a great place to live.
Over 3 years ago

Bethel Park is a great place to live. Excellent schools, teachers, and students. Our sports teams are top notch and our music program can't be beat! Housing is  More

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Ashok · Beaverton, OR
schools
Over 19 years ago

how is the school district  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews
Ryan · Harrisburg, PA
Decaying city that is a shadow of its former self.
Over 4 years ago

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Erik · Mechanicsburg, PA
It's OK
Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Dale · Harrisburg, PA
lifetime resident ready to move
Over 10 years ago

Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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