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Independence, MO vs Morehead, KY

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Highlights
- Morehead spends 18.0% less per student than Independence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.0% higher in Morehead than in Independence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morehead had 0.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Independence
 Independence, MOMorehead, KYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,683$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,022  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,868$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8154573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%1.5%
Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 12 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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Reviews for Morehead    3 Reviews

I was born and raised in Morehead, KY. I’m 49 and have lived in Morehead the entire time. It is one of the most beautiful places with lots of nature to enjoy. Cave Run  More

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Morehead State University is the regional cultural anchor in Eastern KY. In addition to MSU, the KY Folk Art Center, Cave Run Lake, and the site of many regional  More

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Over 18 years ago

Morehead, Kentucky, is a wonderful place to live for me. It has the cozy, safe, friendly small-town atmosphere and is surrounded by forest. In minutes, I can be lakeside  More

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