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Harrisburg, PA vs Larkspur, CA

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- Larkspur spends 19.0% more per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.3% higher in Larkspur than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Larkspur had 16.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg
 Harrisburg, PALarkspur, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,111$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,450$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock41414573
 Students per Counselor390  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.4%1.5%
Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Larkspur    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Wonderful. safe, clean, beautiful, great  More

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Over 18 years ago

With a population that is 90.37% white, 0.84% black, 4.48% asian, 0.24% native american, and 4.07% 'Other', I would hardly claim that Larkspur is  More

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Over 18 years ago

We really like the area in and around Larkspur, including San Anselmo and Fairfax. In particular, there is access to spectacular open spaces for hiking, biking, etc.  More

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