2025 Compare Cities Education:
Colby, KS vs Hartford City, IN

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Highlights
- Hartford City spends 8.9% less per student than Colby.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.9% higher in Hartford City than in Colby. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hartford City had 1.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Colby
 Colby, KSHartford City, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,382$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,504  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,592$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5174573
 Students per Counselor1499  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.29.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Colby    2 Reviews

There is nothing to do here but go bowling. They just built a swim park which is great for the kids in the summer. It's a very very quiet and safe town, but if you  More

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Over 19 years ago

My father in law loved traveling. At the time of his death, he had seen most of the world. I once asked him why, when he could have chosen anywhere in the world to live,  More

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Reviews for Hartford City    2 Reviews

I bought a home here in 2021 and lived in the town for close to a year until January 2023. Looking at the big picture it is a pretty good place to live. Would rate it  More

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Over 7 years ago

Hartford City is a quiet small town. Off the beaten path but within commuting distance to Muncie and Marion. Most people know each other. Hardworking people. Most are  More

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