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Mars, PA vs Chambersburg, PA

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Highlights
- Chambersburg spends 17.3% less per student than Mars.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.5% higher in Chambersburg than in Mars. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chambersburg had 4.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mars
 Mars, PAChambersburg, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,602$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,188  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,869$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.26  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4074573
 Students per Counselor382  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Mars    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

It's a small town but growing. The scenery and weather are nice. The location is just about right. It's not far from Pittsburgh or other cities, towns and activities.  More

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Reviews for Chambersburg    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

chambersburg is a black hole once you move here you never get out! it is commonly referred to as the arm pitt of pa absolutly nothing here.  More

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Over 15 years ago

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Well, from our point of view, if one moves to Chambersburg Pa. they go down hill! My Son moved there three years ago, he came from two metro areas Los Angeles and Also  More

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