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Hyden, KY vs Independence, KY

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Highlights
- Independence spends 4.8% less per student than Hyden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.0% higher in Independence than in Hyden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Independence had 17.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hyden
 Hyden, KYIndependence, KYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,085$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,210  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,459$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8014573
 Students per Counselor395  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Hyden    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Hello, We are looking to relocate to the area from KY and would like to know the best little neighborhoods, where grocery stores are located, banks, some of the best  More

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Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

population and cost of living here is inaccurate. Many people esp. in the Independence area are pouring here from Ohio. The median cost of homes is a generalization if  More

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Over 12 years ago

The Learning Center is a family run childcare service. We pride ourselves in working with parents to ensure the proper learning environment for their children.With a  More

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