2025 Compare Cities Education:
Keene, NH vs Gardner, MA

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Highlights
- Gardner spends 5.2% less per student than Keene.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.6% higher in Gardner than in Keene. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gardner had 4.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Keene
 Keene, NHGardner, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,742$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,567  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,582$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4644573
 Students per Counselor214  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Keene    2 Reviews

Live free or die...trying. Cute town with very little violent crime but the cost of living is ridiculous for what you get! Forget ever owning a home unless you are  More

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Here is a quick run down of the pros and cons of Keene, NH from a native. Pros -Small City feel with quaint downtown and a generally safe area. -For its small size  More

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Reviews for Gardner    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2014 my house is up 58%, the city is improving constantly. We have a very efficient city hall, the people are helpful. Our elected officials care  More

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Over 17 years ago

There is absolutely NOTHING to do here. i am actively pursuing a move to Florida or somewhere  More

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Over 17 years ago

A city at odds with itself. Beautiful rustic spots mixed with urban blight. You want this city to succeed because of it's proud, hard working citizens. However, the  More

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