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Onalaska, WI vs Baraboo, WI

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- Baraboo spends 16.5% more per student than Onalaska.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.5% higher in Baraboo than in Onalaska. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Baraboo had 5.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Onalaska
 Onalaska, WIBaraboo, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,270  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,313$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4644573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Onalaska    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Onalaska is a great place to live! Every aspect is perfect  More

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Over 16 years ago

I was in nearby lacrosse working for a couple months, and there was nothing to do but drink and fish. And cold you fish. There was this small family owned boat rental  More

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Over 19 years ago

This is a great town to raise a family in. The people are mostly friendly, and if you like small town life, then this is the place for you. It has a university nearby,  More

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Reviews for Baraboo    4 Reviews

Overall I think Baraboo is a great place. The economy hasn't been all that great lately, but there are good jobs in the area. This is extremely true if you have a good  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved here several years ago and have never regretted it. Progressive government, good schools and churches. Near enougn to Madison and yet far enough away to be  More

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Over 16 years ago

It seems in Baraboo,WI the cost keeps going up, but the jobs or pay  More

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