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Newtown, PA vs Fort Smith, AR

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- Fort Smith spends 43.9% less per student than Newtown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.6% lower in Fort Smith than in Newtown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Smith had 16.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Newtown
 Newtown, PAFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,366  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,814$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.03  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3414573
 Students per Counselor327  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.67.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Newtown    5 Reviews

Since moving here I've had a lot of mixed feelings. It hasn't been the town that I thought it was. I moved here from another part of the suburbs seeking a better life,  More

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Over 12 years ago

very overpriced and getting  More

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Over 17 years ago

It has something for everyone. The downtown area has charming shopping and eateries. It is centrally located to 95, trains to NY and NJ. Only 1 hour from the shore. The  More

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Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Over 6 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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