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Merrick, NY vs Defiance, MO

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- Defiance spends 53.1% less per student than Merrick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.3% higher in Defiance than in Merrick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Defiance had 11.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Merrick
 Merrick, NYDefiance, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,704$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,824  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,857$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9314573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock0.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock0.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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KitKat717 · Merrick, NY
Housing
Over 17 years ago

A great place to live and raise a family. Great schools, but the cost of living is getting out of control with the taxes and utilities. Probably relocating  More

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Judy · Defiance, MO
The Hidden Gem of St. Charles County
Over 8 years ago

The sublime suburb of Defiance is a hidden gem within the vast realm of St. Charles County. It is known as the elite southwest section of the County where homeowners  More

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