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New Port Richey, FL vs West Memphis, AR

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- West Memphis spends 17.6% more per student than New Port Richey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.5% lower in West Memphis than in New Port Richey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Memphis had 7.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to New Port Richey
 New Port Richey, FLWest Memphis, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,392$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,896  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,662$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5414573
 Students per Counselor443  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for New Port Richey    21 Reviews

I lived in a neighboring area for years. NPR is known for being the dumpy area. Very dirty in most places, lots of violent crimes, and of course it’s cheaper than  More

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Over 8 years ago

This is a very friendly, safe community. The people are nice. Sims Park is growing every year. The Police are Friendly,and keep us safe. It is pet friendly  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived here for quite some time now. The weather is beautiful. They have a nice aquatic center but you must live within the city limits for it to be affordable. I  More

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Reviews for West Memphis    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Great homes for the money, good neighborhoods, good schools. Not much to do, though. No culture or entertainment, however it's only about 15 minutes from downtown  More

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Over 19 years ago

Great home prices for your money, nice neighborhoods, good schools. No culture or recreational activities,  More

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Over 19 years ago

This place is incredibly hot and humid in the summer...you can walk 5 feet outside and cover in sweat almost immediately! not very pleasant...and there are no rivers to  More

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