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Galena, MO vs Van Buren, MO

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- Van Buren spends 11.7% less per student than Galena.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.1% higher in Van Buren than in Galena. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Van Buren had 14.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Galena
 Galena, MOVan Buren, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,044$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,231  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,906$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5794573
 Students per Counselor261  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.16.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.36.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.5.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Galena    1 Reviews
Maureen · Galena, MO
Galena, Not The Land Of Oppertunity
Over 19 years ago

It is a nice place to live, but they need more growth and more jobs in Galena. If you don't have a car then you are out of luck. It feels like the town of Galena should  More

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Ruben · Centerton, AR
Hillbilly one tooth town
Over 6 years ago

I have visited Van Buren a few times to float the river. Last time went, wearing a mask just started. I was shocked how many people did not wear one. We were treated  More

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