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Hutchinson, KS vs Fort Smith, AR

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- Fort Smith spends 17.0% less per student than Hutchinson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.0% higher in Fort Smith than in Hutchinson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Smith had 9.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hutchinson
 Hutchinson, KSFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,116  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,814$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.87  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3414573
 Students per Counselor356  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.30.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Hutchinson    2 Reviews
Rose · Nashville, TN
Steer away from Hutchinson
Over 10 years ago

I visited Hutchinson for the first time yesterday and after that experience I stated that I would not go back. I have heard so many people say that Hutchinson was ugly,  More

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Michelle  · South Hutchinson, KS
Small Town, small views - but big on family
Over 16 years ago

Sorry guys, if you are looking for a well rounded community with lots to do you may want to stear clear of "Hutch" as the locals call it. Religion is still preached in  More

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Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews
Tonia · Milwaukee, WI
DEAD TOWN
Over 4 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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BJ · Fort Smith, AR
FORT SMITH SUCKS
Over 4 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Ben · Fort Smith, AR
Live here bruh
Over 6 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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