2026 Compare Cities Education:
Indianola, IA vs Thomson, GA

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Highlights
- Thomson spends 15.6% less per student than Indianola.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.6% lower in Thomson than in Indianola. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Thomson had 18.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Indianola
 Indianola, IAThomson, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,755$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,208  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,420$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3794573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Indianola    1 Reviews

I have lived in Indianola over 10 years. The community is growing, friendly and homes/yards are mostly well-kept. We feel generally safe here. Schools are a priority  More

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Reviews for Thomson    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Their are not enough nice affordable apartments in Thomson Ga for people with disabilities and families like my self less than  More

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Over 18 years ago

This part of Georgia has a very comfortable climate. Overall and in comparison with other parts of the country, we have exceptional seasonal changes. The summers can  More

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