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Independence, MO vs Nevada, MO

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Highlights
- Nevada spends 26.8% less per student than Independence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.8% lower in Nevada than in Independence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Nevada had 0.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Independence
 Independence, MONevada, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,424$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,022  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,712$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9404573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%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 Nevada    3 Reviews

After having lived in San Diego and St. Louis moving to Nevada has been quite enjoyable. My commute is short and the pace of life is perfect. Cost of living here is  More

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Over 19 years ago

There is Las Vegas and then, there is Northern Nevada (Reno-Sparks). I can't speak for Vegas because I hate it there, but living in Northern Nevada, I can say that crime  More

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Over 19 years ago

How safe is Nevada streets? And where is the safest places and streets to  More

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