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Canandaigua, NY vs Meriden, CT

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- Meriden spends 5.3% less per student than Canandaigua.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.5% higher in Meriden than in Canandaigua. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Meriden had 7.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Canandaigua
 Canandaigua, NYMeriden, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,138$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,643  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,407$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.61  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5404573
 Students per Counselor257  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Canandaigua    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I grew up near here and after returning from the Southwest was pleasntly suprised by the "chosen spot" The lifestyle is laid back, it's a dog town, the people are great  More

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New York is one of the highest taxed states in the country. The political feel is very Democratic and not at all good for business. Most of the large businesses are  More

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Reviews for Meriden    14 Reviews

I was born and raise in Meriden, CT. Meriden has gotten way worse. Don't move to Meriden.  More

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Over 10 years ago

Don't move to Meriden. Lived here most of my life and I am moving out. Crime is on the rise and few employment opportunities. A very disjointed population that cares  More

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Over 12 years ago

Traffic patterns and constant disrepair tend to make for long and aggravating commutes. While there are employment gains the quality of the work is significantly  More

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