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Painted Post, NY vs Indianola, IA

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Highlights
- Indianola spends 52.9% less per student than Painted Post.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 46.2% higher in Indianola than in Painted Post. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Indianola had 0.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Painted Post
 Painted Post, NYIndianola, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,932$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$22,585  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,450$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5664573
 Students per Counselor202  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Painted Post    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Horrible place to live... Low wages... No  More

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Reviews for Indianola    1 Reviews

I have lived in Indianola over 10 years. The community is growing, friendly and homes/yards are mostly well-kept. We feel generally safe here. Schools are a priority  More

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