2025 Compare Cities Education:
Brainerd, MN vs Milwaukee, WI

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Highlights
- Milwaukee spends 27.0% less per student than Brainerd.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.0% higher in Milwaukee than in Brainerd. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Milwaukee had 7.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Brainerd
 Brainerd, MNMilwaukee, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,577$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,945  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,875$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12344573
 Students per Counselor669  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%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 Milwaukee    110 Reviews

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Over 4 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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