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Johnston, RI vs Waltham, MA

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- Waltham spends 26.6% more per student than Johnston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.2% lower in Waltham than in Johnston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waltham had 1.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Johnston
 Johnston, RIWaltham, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,560$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,362  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,141$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3544573
 Students per Counselor390  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
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Camille · Waltham, MA
Life on Moody Street
Over 15 years ago

My husband and I moved from west of Worcester to Waltham a few months ago and are really enjoying life here. We're situated in an apartment close to Moody Street and  More

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Sukie · Waltham, MA
Educational opportunities in and around Waltham
Over 17 years ago

Waltham is home to two well respected colleges/universities: Bentley and Brandeis. That, however, is not all. For within half an hour or so, by commuter train or car,  More

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