2025 Compare Cities Education:
Bethel Springs, TN vs Marshalltown, IA

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- Marshalltown spends 28.2% more per student than Bethel Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.9% higher in Marshalltown than in Bethel Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marshalltown had 13.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bethel Springs
 Bethel Springs, TNMarshalltown, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,636$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,206  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,939$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8044573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.6.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%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 Marshalltown    4 Reviews

I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life. Marshalltown is  More

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Over 7 years ago

I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a  More

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