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Norton Shores, MI vs Allendale, MI

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- Allendale spends 5.5% less per student than Norton Shores.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.0% lower in Allendale than in Norton Shores. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Allendale had 1.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Norton Shores
 Norton Shores, MIAllendale, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,462$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,376  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,266$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9244573
 Students per Counselor634  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Norton Shores    1 Reviews
Jake · Muskegon, MI
Can be kind of harsh
Over 19 years ago

I grew up here and really enjoy certain things about it, but I hate how hot and cold it can  More

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Reviews for Allendale    2 Reviews
Ryan · Allendale, MI
Best place to live if you love dogs!
Over 4 years ago

Lived in Allendale for 7 years, and if you love dogs, you'll love this place! No better place to live if you have a dog or love dogs! And my neighbor Beth makes a  More

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Caren · Newaygo, MI
CAREN
Over 4 years ago

TOO MANY DOGS. THERE ARE SO MANY DOGS . I LIKE DOGS BUT THERE ARE JUST SO MANY I DONT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH DOGS BUT WOW -CAREN BETH IF YOU SEE THIS PLEASE DONT  More

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