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Douglas, WY vs Spencer, IA

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Highlights
- Spencer spends 21.4% less per student than Douglas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.4% higher in Spencer than in Douglas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spencer had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Douglas
 Douglas, WYSpencer, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,806$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,125  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,648$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11604573
 Students per Counselor236  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Douglas    2 Reviews

Ok, we have now hit a favorite place of mine - Douglas, WY. Its a gorgeous little place - home of Wyoming State Fair. I was there on off season though. It has a  More

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I have lived in a variety of locations in the past 5 years, following a difficult divorce. Douglas, WY was by far one of my all time favorite places to live! Its  More

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Reviews for Spencer    2 Reviews

The summers in Spencer are magical. Fireflies, perfect weather, and beautiful lakes nearby. Everything here grows like a dream. Just plant it and it will grow without  More

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Over 15 years ago

Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up.  More

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