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Downey, CA vs Clarion, PA

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Highlights
- Clarion spends 9.8% more per student than Downey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 45.1% lower in Clarion than in Downey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clarion had 18.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Downey
 Downey, CAClarion, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,133$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,855$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4924573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.0%1.5%
Reviews for Downey    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

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Over 17 years ago

downey has a decent area in the northeast part but mostly average homes and getting busy driving around the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Its a nice city. Just like the rest of Sounthern California it is overrun with illegal aliens. Housing and apartment renting is high,consdireing the age of the homes and  More

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Reviews for Clarion    3 Reviews

Clarion is a wonderful little town with historic buildings, a real Main Street, Town Square Park and traditions the whole family can be involved in. ALF is Autumn  More

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Over 19 years ago

Clarion is a small town with the advantage of having a university and Cook Forest. Through these two sources there are some cultural activities. However outdoor  More

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Over 19 years ago

Is there anything to do here? Quaint small town--IF the store fronts weren't empty. Too small, housing seems expensive for the local job market. Autumn Leaf Festival  More

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