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Grand Rapids, MI vs Rockford, MI

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Highlights
- Rockford spends 0.0% less per student than Grand Rapids.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Rockford than in Grand Rapids. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rockford had 6.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Grand Rapids

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 Grand Rapids, MIRockford, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,664$14,664$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,296$11,296$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,936$6,936$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio171716.23
 Students per Librarian112411244573
 Students per Counselor681681530
 Grade School Educ.5.4%3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%2.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.7%94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.1%21.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.6%10.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.8%48.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.7%15.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%0.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.4%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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Reviews for Rockford    3 Reviews

Rockford is the ideal community for just outside of the Grand Rapids city. Outstanding schools, kind people, and a sweet downtown. There are beautiful neighborhoods  More

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Over 12 years ago

I've lived here for 15 years and love it. I have raised three children in the schools here and they are among the best in the state. All the schools are blue ribbon  More

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Over 17 years ago

I love living in Rockford, it's small, quiet and close to every thing you need (Grand Rapids). I am planning to move to Melbourne, Florida within the next couple months,  More

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