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Hillsboro, KS vs McPherson, KS

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- McPherson spends 14.3% more per student than Hillsboro.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.8% higher in McPherson than in Hillsboro. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- McPherson had 0.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hillsboro
 Hillsboro, KSMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,558$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,433  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,540$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.76  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3964573
 Students per Counselor322  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Hillsboro    1 Reviews
Jane · Lindsborg, KS
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Over 13 years ago

In case you were wondering, the "other Christian" percentage listed under religion is mostly made up of Mennonite Brethren. Hillsboro was founded by Mennonites and many  More

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Reviews for Mcpherson    6 Reviews
J · Holyrood, KS
Going downhill....
Over 4 years ago

I have been visiting McPherson for many years since stumbling across the place in 2009 on a road trip. The town has always been a peaceful place with wonderful parks;  More

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William · McPherson, KS
Epitome of the word hypocrisy
Over 10 years ago

This is an ok place to live if you are white straight christan republican and like to think you're the only ones on this planet. If not, it's the most racially  More

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Jennifer · McPherson, KS
No Better Place
Over 16 years ago

McPherson is located in the center of the state. Easy to get to by I-135 & US 56 Highway. The community has a wholesome attitude, appreciating the simple lifestyle,  More

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