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Lapeer, MI vs Royal Oak, MI

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- Royal Oak spends 36.8% more per student than Lapeer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.4% lower in Royal Oak than in Lapeer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Royal Oak had 7.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lapeer
 Lapeer, MIRoyal Oak, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,188$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,906  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,754$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.58  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8094573
 Students per Counselor582  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Lapeer    3 Reviews
THOMAS · University, FL
I love Lapeer
Over 5 years ago

I grew up in Lapeer in the summers of the 1950s. I retired to Florida, but now I am ready to admit my mistake and go back. I love  More

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Craig · Lapeer, MI
Smallish town life with everything you need
Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Lapeer for 17 years now and it is a great place to raise a family. It's got everything you need on a regular basis, shopping, grocery stores and  More

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Jeff  · Lapeer, MI
Lapeer
Over 17 years ago

Small town atmosphere, very few jobs available, mostly small manufacturing jobs and retail. Economic downfall, city relies mostly on automotive manufacturing in major  More

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Reviews for Royal Oak    20 Reviews
J · Brighton, MI
Royal Oak - Safe, Stable and Job Opportunities
Over 6 years ago

Whoever put crime and urban decay as cons for Royal Oak has never been to Royal Oak. It is a very stable and safe suburb with a lot to do and access to many job  More

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dave · Royal Oak, MI
jobs
Over 14 years ago

Michigan willturn around as soon as they break the bonds with the car companies.  More

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lisa · Royal Oak, MI
Great City
Over 15 years ago

Fun growing  More

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