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Bethlehem, PA vs Johnston, IA

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- Johnston spends 29.9% less per student than Bethlehem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.3% higher in Johnston than in Bethlehem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Johnston had 10.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bethlehem
 Bethlehem, PAJohnston, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,441  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7994573
 Students per Counselor309  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Bethlehem    8 Reviews
Stephen · Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem, Memorial Day, 2011
Over 14 years ago

The city of Bethlehem is staging a revival. With the loss of tax revenue when Bethlehem Steel closed 10+ years ago the city has struggled with its finances. It has been  More

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Suzy · Bethlehem, PA
Lots to do in Bethlehem
Over 15 years ago

Whatever your intrests you will probably be able to do engage in it in Bethlehem. There are many restaurants, theaters, a casino, art galleries, etc. If you enjoy the  More

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jenna · Easton, PA
health
Over 15 years ago

very healthy  More

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Reviews for Johnston    2 Reviews
Riana · Johnston, IA
Great Schools
Over 6 years ago

Strong National Guard presence and very family-friendly. The library is the best one that I've ever visited. We moved here for the Army two years ago and will be leaving  More

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Callie · Johnston, IA
the cost of living
Over 16 years ago

Everyone here is rich. Really, really,  More

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