2025 Compare Cities Education:
Gardner, MA vs Keene, NH

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Highlights
- Keene spends 5.5% more per student than Gardner.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.2% lower in Keene than in Gardner. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Keene had 4.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gardner
 Gardner, MAKeene, NHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,823$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,667  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,213$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2694573
 Students per Counselor379  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Gardner    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2014 my house is up 58%, the city is improving constantly. We have a very efficient city hall, the people are helpful. Our elected officials care  More

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Over 17 years ago

There is absolutely NOTHING to do here. i am actively pursuing a move to Florida or somewhere  More

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Over 17 years ago

A city at odds with itself. Beautiful rustic spots mixed with urban blight. You want this city to succeed because of it's proud, hard working citizens. However, the  More

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Reviews for Keene    2 Reviews

Live free or die...trying. Cute town with very little violent crime but the cost of living is ridiculous for what you get! Forget ever owning a home unless you are  More

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Here is a quick run down of the pros and cons of Keene, NH from a native. Pros -Small City feel with quaint downtown and a generally safe area. -For its small size  More

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