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Lacey, WA vs Owensboro, KY

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- Owensboro spends 18.4% less per student than Lacey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.6% lower in Owensboro than in Lacey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Owensboro had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lacey
 Lacey, WAOwensboro, KYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,949$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,003$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5074573
 Students per Counselor439  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Lacey    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

My husband is in the military and so we move from place to place. Lacey is about 20 minutes drive from Joint Base Lewis Mcchord. The area is really nice because it is a  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm just ready to move someplace where the sun shines more, it's warmer and  More

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Over 16 years ago

There is currently construction on a trail that connects from Lacey to Tummwater. The trail used to be an abandoned railroad. I'm very happy because of  More

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Reviews for Owensboro    20 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Don’t let the small town feel fool ya... Poverty level is 20.4%, that is higher than the national average of 13.4. Cost of electricity is highest in the state per  More

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Over 6 years ago

I live outside of owensboro,coming from a large city to here...Love the peace and  More

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Over 6 years ago

Mark Calitri said that Owensboro is experiencing a true revitalization. Bluegrass, bourbon, barbecue is the brand message or better known as a brand promise and that  More

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