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Jonesboro, AR vs Big Bear City, CA

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Highlights
- Big Bear City spends 45.9% more per student than Jonesboro.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 58.5% higher in Big Bear City than in Jonesboro. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Big Bear City had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jonesboro
 Jonesboro, ARBig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,673$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,449  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,933$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock131664573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Jonesboro    18 Reviews

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I have lived in Jonesboro for 25 years and have enjoyed seeing the economic growth of this community. My children are able to attend a great public school and my wife  More

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Over 5 years ago

Yikes, this is one of those places that used to have sundown town policies in place well into the 20th century. Welcome to the conservative, baptist South.  More

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Ashamed of Jonesboro! I was born and raised there back in the late 70's and 80's We never heard of killings, not much of drugs, we were able to play outside, Nettleton  More

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Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

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Having lived in Big Bear City, CA for over 6 years, I can tell you that it is one of the best places to raise a family. The schools are excellent, from elementary to  More

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Over 18 years ago

beautiful in the summertime, zowie, would not want to be anywhere else. the cost of living nickels and dimes you to death. one cable choice (expensive), at least 20  More

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