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Cherokee, IA vs Fort Scott, KS

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- Fort Scott spends 22.9% less per student than Cherokee.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.2% lower in Fort Scott than in Cherokee. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Scott had 6.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cherokee
 Cherokee, IAFort Scott, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,536  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,052$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6274573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Cherokee    3 Reviews
really07 · Cherokee, IA
Meth Abuse in Small Town Iowa
Over 17 years ago

When hearing about a small town like Cherokee, Iowa, one may think "what a great place to raise children!" This maybe true, but meth is a growing concern in small farm  More

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GEORGE · West Newbury, MA
Any comments on life in Cherokee, IA would be grea
Over 19 years ago

I am considering relocating to Cherokee, IA with our family. What is life like in that area and is it a good place to raise your  More

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GEORGE · West Newbury, MA
Any feedback on life in Cherokee, IA?
Over 19 years ago

I am looking at the Cherokee, IA area as a possible relocation for our family. Does anyone have any feedback on that area of  More

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