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McPherson, KS vs Tampa, FL

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- Tampa spends 28.6% less per student than McPherson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.4% higher in Tampa than in McPherson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tampa had 5.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to McPherson
 McPherson, KSTampa, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,103$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,075  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,009$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10264573
 Students per Counselor468  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Mcpherson    6 Reviews

Over 5 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 17 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 Tampa    162 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

The people in Tampa are fantastic but the city is a total bore. All events are always in South Tampa and never elsewhere, ie, North Tampa. The north end never  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in small towns before and now for the past 25 years in this large metropolis. It's a very nice city. Lots of jobs, shopping restaurants, churches, Busch  More

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This is my favorite city that I have ever lived in. I am reading all of these terrible reviews for Tampa, but then when I read what people are writing, they are actually  More

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