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Bethel Springs, TN vs Des Moines, IA

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- Des Moines spends 45.0% more per student than Bethel Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.9% higher in Des Moines than in Bethel Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Des Moines had 6.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bethel Springs
 Bethel Springs, TNDes Moines, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,206  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7994573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.6.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Bethel Springs    2 Reviews

When we first found Bethel Springs, we were looking for a farm/home to purchase. The folks in town were so kind and generous. From Sherry at the Post Office to Jamie at  More

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Over 14 years ago

The water/sewer system cost down here is outragious and due to past mayor not knowing how keep account records correct and probably other problems with it we are forced  More

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Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Dude · 
Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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