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Fern Forest, HI vs Anchorage, AK

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- Anchorage spends 6.3% less per student than Fern Forest.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.1% higher in Anchorage than in Fern Forest. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Anchorage had 0.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fern Forest
 Fern Forest, HIAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,628$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,564  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,961$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.4  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4994573
 Students per Counselor268  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Fern Forest    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Fern Forest has been a peaceful place for myself and my family. Our neighbors are polite and respectful. The sound of nature is a beautiful way to wake up in the  More

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Over 9 years ago

Although it may rain about 290 days per year, the rainfall is often at night and doesn't impact daily activities. The daytime rainfall is often showers rather than a  More

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Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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