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Hays, KS vs Rock Springs, WY

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- Rock Springs spends 12.0% more per student than Hays.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.9% lower in Rock Springs than in Hays. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rock Springs had 2.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hays
 Hays, KSRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,655  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,658$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2924573
 Students per Counselor316  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Hays    1 Reviews
Clint · Barry, IL
Hays - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live 4. Good school system 5. A good place to live and raise a family Cons: 1.  More

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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews
Clay · Rock Springs, WY
Nice town but not for everyone, especially the fai
Over 16 years ago

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Frank · Redmond, OR
life in rock
Over 17 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Clayton · Arlee, MT
Are the rumors true?
Over 18 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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