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Marion, IA vs Lenexa, KS

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Highlights
- Lenexa spends 13.4% less per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.8% lower in Lenexa than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lenexa had 0.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, IALenexa, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,913$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,730  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,166$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4994573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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Reviews for Lenexa    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

...At what cost? If you drive through Lenexa late at night, unless you are driving a newer vehicle, you are pretty likely to be pulled over by police officers to explain  More

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Over 16 years ago

The calendar truly follows the seasons in the Kansas City area. There are four season. On December 21, it feels like winter; spring shows up promptly in late March.   More

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Over 16 years ago

We moved into Lenexa near Woodland and K-10 Hwy in 2008. This area of town is highly recommended to other families. This location has access to many new paths/trails,  More

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