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McPherson, KS vs Bradford, PA

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- Bradford spends 6.9% more per student than McPherson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.5% lower in Bradford than in McPherson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bradford had 4.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to McPherson
 McPherson, KSBradford, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,626$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,075  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,833$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3274573
 Students per Counselor468  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Mcpherson    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been visiting McPherson for many years since stumbling across the place in 2009 on a road trip. The town has always been a peaceful place with wonderful parks;  More

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This is an ok place to live if you are white straight christan republican and like to think you're the only ones on this planet. If not, it's the most racially  More

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Over 16 years ago

McPherson is located in the center of the state. Easy to get to by I-135 & US 56 Highway. The community has a wholesome attitude, appreciating the simple lifestyle,  More

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Reviews for Bradford    6 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

It's a small town with very few businesses and no malls. Wal-Mart Supercenter is where most people go to shop. That's pretty typical of most small towns, so no big  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Bradford all but two years of my life. The hills are beautiful and the living quiet and peaceful. It is a great place to raise children and close enough  More

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Over 17 years ago

I am from Bradford,and miss it so very much. My parents moved away when I was around 15 years young I believe. They are back and live on the outskirts of town. I  More

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