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Newton, KS vs Prescott, AZ

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Highlights
- Prescott spends 28.3% less per student than Newton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 43.3% higher in Prescott than in Newton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Prescott had 4.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Newton
 Newton, KSPrescott, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,873$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,782  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,986$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.94  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock33674573
 Students per Counselor434  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
Reviews for Newton    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I have heard that the police keep Newton quiet by enforcing noise ordinances. I was wondering if that is true. Wichita police do not enforce noise ordinances. I  More

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Whether it be a situation in which does not get reported because the victim is scared of the outcome depending on the severity of the crime itself, yes crime lives here.  More

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Over 19 years ago

great place to live, cheap and freindly. Lots of farmers. Good schools. No crime. Some tornado's. Becarefull. Know where to go. No jobs up there, you will probably have  More

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Reviews for Prescott    63 Reviews

Prescott is beautiful. The climate is wonderful (a bit hot in summer). The people are very unfriendly. I am conservative and have lived all over the country. The people  More

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I've lived here for 11 years and love the small town feel, perfect weather and great mountain biking. I am a medical professional in the area and am providing this as I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Yes, there is music here. We have a downtown with a courthouse area and yard where bands and singers perform. Also restaurants/saloons in Whiskey Row. The weather is  More

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