2025 Compare Cities Education:
Lompoc, CA vs Bedford, IN

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- Bedford spends 24.4% less per student than Lompoc.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.9% lower in Bedford than in Lompoc. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bedford had 21.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lompoc
 Lompoc, CABedford, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,637$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,013$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5684573
 Students per Counselor539  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Lompoc    27 Reviews

I grew up as a child in Lompoc in the 1960's. It was small town of about 18k with crime and shootings virtually unheard of. Dad sold his home on Third Street in 1995  More

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I lived in this town for 7 years. It's a horrible trap! Over 1/3 of the town is on probation, Close to half of the town addicted to Meth, Heroin of Crack Cocaine (yes  More

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Moved here from Philly two years ago and have no regrets. You do not need air conditioning, the weather very rarely is warmer than 75 degrees. You can easily find a nice  More

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Reviews for Bedford    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

OMPARE COST OF  More

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Bedford is a small, close knit, mostly religious community. Pro's: Everyone is very friendly; crime is very low - you don't need to lock your doors at night; lush,  More

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Over 18 years ago

Bedford is a quiet rural close knit community. This is great if you are looking for a laid back country  More

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