2025 Compare Cities Education:
Clive, IA vs Lexington, SC

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Highlights
- Lexington spends 12.2% more per student than Clive.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.7% lower in Lexington than in Clive. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lexington had 2.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Clive
 Clive, IALexington, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,041$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,684$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4454573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.59.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Clive    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Clive, Iowa for 20yrs. I continue to be amazed to the lack of "Social Graces" in Iowa. I am a military brat, having lived in many states and abroad, and  More

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Reviews for Lexington    6 Reviews

Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of  More

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Over 13 years ago

It's a great place to raise a  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like  More

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