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Brainerd, MN vs Grants Pass, OR

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- Grants Pass spends 42.1% less per student than Brainerd.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.8% higher in Grants Pass than in Brainerd. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grants Pass had 1.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Brainerd
 Brainerd, MNGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,150$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,945  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,286$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5144573
 Students per Counselor669  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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Reviews for Grants Pass    27 Reviews

Just like any place, Grants Pass, Oregon has it's share of pros and cons. Pros:-Perfect location. The coast, the Redwoods, Crater Lake, the Oregon Caves, etc. are all  More

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I moved here bacause my wife wanted to be closer to my retired mother. Were it not for that GP would be in the rear view mirror. Grant Pass may be great if you are  More

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Beautiful town close to beaches, rivers, boat festival, trees, crystal clear water, parks, schools and teachers are the best! A great town to raise a family. Nice  More

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