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2026 Compare Cities Education:
Marshalltown, IA vs Hollister, CA

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- Hollister spends 42.6% more per student than Marshalltown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 64.7% higher in Hollister than in Marshalltown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hollister had 0.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marshalltown
 Marshalltown, IAHollister, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,019$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,248$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.13  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock13.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Marshalltown    4 Reviews
Jaz · Montour, IA
This is a great place to live (with a few caveats)
Over 8 years ago

I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life. Marshalltown is  More

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Brandon · Marshalltown, IA
Lowly Iowan City
Over 8 years ago

I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.  More

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marge · Marshalltown, IA
on the decline
Over 17 years ago

Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a  More

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Reviews for Hollister    2 Reviews
Jay · Hollister, CA
health and transportation
Over 17 years ago

Hollister, California has a wonderful bicycle store named Off the Chain Bikes. Brian Lucas owns and operates this store. His knowledge and passion for cycling is so  More

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Alex · Hollister, CA
Outdoor
Over 20 years ago

great dirt bike  More

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