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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Monroe, NC vs Wells, ME

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- Wells spends 71.5% more per student than Monroe.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.6% lower in Wells than in Monroe. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wells had 13.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Monroe
 Monroe, NCWells, MEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,971$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,153  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,012$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.72  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4334573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews
Matthew · Monroe, NC
You would be better off living in an active toilet
Over 5 years ago

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

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Angela · Monroe, NC
Historical District in Monroe NC
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

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Lowell · Monroe, NC
Just a rural redneck Charlotte
Over 7 years ago

I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  More

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Reviews for Wells    2 Reviews
Lynn · Wells, ME
beautiful
Over 16 years ago

Although it is getting crowded, Wells is beautiful in summer. long sandy beaches and of course the ocean. The water is cold, so lounging more than swimming is  More

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ed · Wells, ME
Winter
Over 16 years ago

2007-2009 has been full of snow storms November to  More

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