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Marion, VA vs Newton, KS

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Highlights
- Newton spends 14.2% more per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.7% higher in Newton than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Newton had 9.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, VANewton, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,776$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,422  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,069$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4714573
 Students per Counselor368  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Newton    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I have heard that the police keep Newton quiet by enforcing noise ordinances. I was wondering if that is true. Wichita police do not enforce noise ordinances. I  More

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Whether it be a situation in which does not get reported because the victim is scared of the outcome depending on the severity of the crime itself, yes crime lives here.  More

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Over 20 years ago

great place to live, cheap and freindly. Lots of farmers. Good schools. No crime. Some tornado's. Becarefull. Know where to go. No jobs up there, you will probably have  More

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