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Decorah, IA vs Six Mile, SC

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- Six Mile spends 22.2% less per student than Decorah.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.8% higher in Six Mile than in Decorah. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Six Mile had 2.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Decorah
 Decorah, IASix Mile, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,013$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,451  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,485$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6264573
 Students per Counselor430  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.0%1.5%
Reviews for Decorah    3 Reviews

ridiculously expensive housing for such a small town. The wages in the town do not even remotely compensate for the high cost of housing. Average housing prices start  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have been a resident of Decorah, IA for 26 years. Decorah is located in the northeast corner of Iowa. When we entertain out of town guests they always comment how  More

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Over 16 years ago

This college has the most extensive music program of any liberal arts college around, has a strong connection to public radio, and Decorah is reputed to be a lovely  More

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Reviews for Six Mile    1 Reviews

We just move to Six Mile from Seneca because of the school. Danial HS is wonderful. The teachers and staff go out of there way to help. You don't have to worry if your  More

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