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Byron Center, MI vs Kentwood, MI

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- Kentwood spends 0.0% less per student than Byron Center.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Kentwood than in Byron Center. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kentwood had 5.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Byron Center
 Byron Center, MIKentwood, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,664$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,296  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,936$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11244573
 Students per Counselor681  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Byron Center    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

This a rural suberb of Grand Rapids that is just far enough away from the city with close commerce and recreation. Great for raising a family, good schools, quiet  More

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Over 15 years ago

Great place to raise a family. Close to Grand Rapids with easy access to Lake Michigan to the west. Strong family environment, solid schools, and nice  More

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Reviews for Kentwood    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Love the city, hate the climate. Tough to find a job  More

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cold, freezing winters. however, if you like 4 seasons this is the place to  More

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Over 17 years ago

My husband and I moved to Kentwood after living in West Michigan for 7yrs. through our college years. While we found the cities closer to the coast more conservative  More

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