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Johnston, IA vs Moscow, ID

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- Moscow spends 15.6% less per student than Johnston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.4% lower in Moscow than in Johnston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Moscow had 0.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Johnston
 Johnston, IAMoscow, IDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,688$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5634573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Johnston    2 Reviews
Riana · Johnston, IA
Great Schools
Over 7 years ago

Strong National Guard presence and very family-friendly. The library is the best one that I've ever visited. We moved here for the Army two years ago and will be leaving  More

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Callie · Johnston, IA
the cost of living
Over 17 years ago

Everyone here is rich. Really, really,  More

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Reviews for Moscow    13 Reviews
JPublius · Moscow, ID
Moscow...maybe. A few things to consider.
Over 6 years ago

I paused to reread my comments below. What was missing is the heart of the matter, which I’d like to explain now before you read my experience and opinion. While I  More

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Jim · Moscow, ID
Moscow Palouse area AOk
Over 6 years ago

Moved to Moscow, ID in retirement. Great to leave Seattle and whacky WA state Gov. Small quaint town. Christian based safe place. Housing is hard to come by. Based upon  More

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A.C. · Potlatch, ID
Gentrifying at light speed
Over 7 years ago

Development is only a good thing when it's beneficial for the whole community. Lived here for 36 years. It's changed from a strong, middle class community with a  More

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