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Morehead, KY vs Frankfort, KY

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Highlights
- Frankfort spends 4.4% more per student than Morehead.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.9% lower in Frankfort than in Morehead. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Frankfort had 1.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Morehead
 Morehead, KYFrankfort, KYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,197$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,666$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor407  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Morehead    3 Reviews

I was born and raised in Morehead, KY. I’m 49 and have lived in Morehead the entire time. It is one of the most beautiful places with lots of nature to enjoy. Cave Run  More

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Morehead State University is the regional cultural anchor in Eastern KY. In addition to MSU, the KY Folk Art Center, Cave Run Lake, and the site of many regional  More

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Over 19 years ago

Morehead, Kentucky, is a wonderful place to live for me. It has the cozy, safe, friendly small-town atmosphere and is surrounded by forest. In minutes, I can be lakeside  More

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Reviews for Frankfort    3 Reviews

I was born here at Kings Daughter Hospital. I still have family members living here. Although I haven't lived here in years, I knew the place well and keep up with  More

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I have traveled all over the United States (SC, NY, FL, CO, WY, MO, OH, IN, WV). I've also traveled to other countries (Panama & Canada), and I've never been anywhere  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived here for 15 years. Almost all the restaurants are fast food. State government is the dominant workforce and does not pay well, so many businesses open only  More

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