2024 Compare Cities Education:
Mars, PA vs Dayton, OH

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Highlights
- Dayton spends 6.9% less per student than Mars.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.4% higher in Dayton than in Mars. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dayton had 6.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mars
 Mars, PADayton, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,652$16,432$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,188$13,613$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$9,516$8,075$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.2617.4516.23
 Students per Librarian56210254573
 Students per Counselor382446530
 Grade School Educ.4.5%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%11.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.91.2%85.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%26.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.8%9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.2%18.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.2%5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%0.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.8%0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Mars    1 Reviews

Over 15 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 Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 6 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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