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Corning, CA vs West Memphis, AR

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- West Memphis spends 16.0% less per student than Corning.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 42.9% lower in West Memphis than in Corning. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Memphis had 3.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Corning
 Corning, CAWest Memphis, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,392$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,233  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,662$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.94  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5414573
 Students per Counselor446  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.29.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.8.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Corning    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Corning the olive capital of the world. One of the biggest trucker destinations on the West Coast. Yet Chico & Red Bluff our two neighbors, have much better standard  More

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Over 19 years ago

I grew up here and left for college, got married and came back. Corning has the small town feel where everyone knows eachother and neighbors are there to lend a hand.   More

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Reviews for West Memphis    3 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

Great homes for the money, good neighborhoods, good schools. Not much to do, though. No culture or entertainment, however it's only about 15 minutes from downtown  More

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Over 20 years ago

Great home prices for your money, nice neighborhoods, good schools. No culture or recreational activities,  More

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Over 20 years ago

This place is incredibly hot and humid in the summer...you can walk 5 feet outside and cover in sweat almost immediately! not very pleasant...and there are no rivers to  More

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