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Natick, MA vs Cranston, RI

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Highlights
- Cranston spends 21.0% less per student than Natick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.3% higher in Cranston than in Natick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cranston had 8.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Natick
 Natick, MACranston, RIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,605$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,196  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,362$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.68.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Natick    4 Reviews

I've lived in Natick since the summer of 2006. Here is my honest review. Pros: 1. We landed here for its proximity to Boston via the Commuter Rail, and right now  More

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Over 10 years ago

They have public transportation (a bus). And the city has two stops on the commuter rail to Boston. I like  More

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Over 15 years ago

Natick is a suburb of Boston, approximately 22 miles west. The public schools here are known for their high quality. The town itself is very family-oriented. I love  More

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Reviews for Cranston    6 Reviews

Cranston is a fine place to live with a great range of home prices and rents. Good schools, culture, recreation, and located close enough and far away enough from  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Rhode Island my whole life and i have something to say its one of the safest and relaxing place to live. we have one of the best education system in New  More

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Over 18 years ago

Public Transportation is scary here. The state is built for people that only own cars. There are so many places that don't have a bus line to get to. Limiting people  More

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