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McPherson, KS vs Casper, WY

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- Casper spends 5.2% more per student than McPherson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.7% lower in Casper than in McPherson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Casper had 1.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McPherson
 McPherson, KSCasper, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,360$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,075  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,878$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2624573
 Students per Counselor468  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%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 Casper    36 Reviews

Wyoming is an interesting place. From vast mountains that pulls you towards them to flat plains as far as the eye can see. The people are same as every where else other  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here 3 mo..... this place is run my retired Republicans that have nothing better to do then mess up other people's day. The town is very poorly taken care  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for one year (78-79). Saw a lot of cold weather and snow. Most cars had sprung doors from severe winds taking them out of their owners hands. Might have  More

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