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Kearney, NE vs Edina, MN

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- Edina spends 50.9% more per student than Kearney.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.2% higher in Edina than in Kearney. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Edina had 6.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kearney
 Kearney, NEEdina, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,300$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,639  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,461$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7534573
 Students per Counselor413  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%1.5%
Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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Reviews for Edina    6 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Born and raised in Minnesota, moved to GA 2.5 years ago. Georgia is a wonderful place, but I miss Minnesota, family and friends so very much. Moving back,as soon as our  More

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Over 17 years ago

I love this place, but it is unbelievably expensive...it is clost to downtown Mpls and st.paul. great neighbourhood and nice  More

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Over 19 years ago

This city works. It snows and before you know it, the road is cleared and salted. The school district is top rated. Lots and lots of parks. Kids are active in  More

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