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Olathe, KS vs Independence, KS

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- Independence spends 5.1% less per student than Olathe.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.1% higher in Independence than in Olathe. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Independence had 2.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Olathe
 Olathe, KSIndependence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,205$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,650  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,661$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3984573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Olathe    15 Reviews

I've lived in Olathe for 12 years. Olathe is a quiet bedroom community with great schools. 21st Century program provides many career path choices at the high school  More

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Over 8 years ago

I'm just going to give it right to ya! Olathe is closer of a normal mid-class neighborhood than say; Overland Park$$$. And if you like hoe-down country style, go South  More

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Lived in Olathe since about 1980. I can say Olathe is a great place to make a living, live life etc. It's one of those places that the UPS driver can leave a package  More

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Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 20 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 20 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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