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Jefferson, ME vs Harpswell, ME

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Highlights
- Harpswell spends 21.1% less per student than Jefferson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.9% lower in Harpswell than in Jefferson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Harpswell had 2.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jefferson
 Jefferson, MEHarpswell, MEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,780  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,700$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3604573
 Students per Counselor414  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%1.5%
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Over 12 years ago

Absolutely beautiful seaside community with people who really care about each other. Very  More

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