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Harrisburg, PA vs Winter Springs, FL

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Highlights
- Winter Springs spends 44.1% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.9% higher in Winter Springs than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Winter Springs had 16.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg
 Harrisburg, PAWinter Springs, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,912$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,272$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock66734573
 Students per Counselor390  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%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 Winter Springs    4 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

To look at Winter Springs you would think it was the All American, Ozzie and Harriet type community. The crime rate is low and the neighbors are friendly. Most of the  More

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I have lived in Winter Springs 3 times in the past 8 years and I have to agree with a couple of things and I will give you my feeling about the area. Nice schools, nice  More

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I agree that this is a nice, little city to live and raise kids in...if you're rich. However, if you're a teacher, you're not going to make enough money to buy a home in  More

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