2025 Compare Cities Education:
Kent, OH vs Norfolk, NE

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Highlights
- Norfolk spends 0.6% less per student than Kent.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.1% lower in Norfolk than in Kent. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Norfolk had 2.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kent
 Kent, OHNorfolk, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,579$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,515  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,406$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3074573
 Students per Counselor337  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Kent    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

We returned to Kent after several decades. Disappointed and looking to move out. If you like tons of roadside litter and crumbling rental properties, then this is the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Kent is a great community which has a lot of character. Kent has an interesting history and great Educational community. Kent was my home for 23 years and I often wish  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Kent for 10 years have witnessed a steady but sharp decline in the quality of life here. First off, violent crime rose 101% in 2007. Second, most  More

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Reviews for Norfolk    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved here 16 years ago from OH/IN area. Great place to raise kids, great place for elderly. People are community-minded. Yes, it is 1.5-2 hours away from any major  More

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Over 20 years ago

Norfolk is a stale job market, two of 5 major employer have or will closing their doors. There is little in the way of industy here. That coupled with being taxed to  More

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