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Byron Center, MI vs Petoskey, MI

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Highlights
- Petoskey spends 8.9% less per student than Byron Center.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.2% lower in Petoskey than in Byron Center. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Petoskey had 0.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Byron Center
 Byron Center, MIPetoskey, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,366$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,296  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,157$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock21354573
 Students per Counselor681  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%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 Petoskey    15 Reviews

The people in Petoskey are generally pleasant, friendly, and courteous .... even the teenagers in our experience. Petoskey is certainly a physically attractive area in  More

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Petoskey, between Harbor Springs and Charlevoix, is in a trio of small northern Lower Michigan towns that exceeds the charm and sophistication of typical small towns.   More

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Over 6 years ago

My husband and I have lived in Petoskey for 8 years. We have lived in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Virginia and Ohio and by far, Petoskey is our favorite place to live. We  More

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