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De Pere, WI vs Fort Smith, AR

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- Fort Smith spends 17.8% less per student than De Pere.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.2% lower in Fort Smith than in De Pere. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Smith had 14.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to De Pere
 De Pere, WIFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,016  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,814$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3414573
 Students per Counselor379  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for De Pere    7 Reviews

My wife and I relocated here over a year ago from the south(Georgia). There's alot to say about southern hospitality but a midwestern attitude is right up there. The  More

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Over 12 years ago

This is a town I love. This is a town that is built for cycalist(weather permitting) The roundabouts can be confusing at times, but the dinning experance in DePere is  More

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De Pere is where I was born and raised. I feel safe walking at night in all areas of town and enjoy the laid back atmosphere and friendly neighbors. I would highly  More

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Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Over 6 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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