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Ponca City, OK vs Marion, NC

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Highlights
- Marion spends 14.4% more per student than Ponca City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.9% lower in Marion than in Ponca City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marion had 14.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ponca City
 Ponca City, OKMarion, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,298$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,725  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,998$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5374573
 Students per Counselor300  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.1%1.5%
Reviews for Ponca City    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Ponca City is a great place to live and raise a family. Located within 100 miles of three major cities and yet in a small town with great schools and friendly people  More

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Reviews for Marion    1 Reviews

Before the economy went bad, I was trying to live in Marion. I called on a place to rent. The owner did not want children living in her unit. I didnt know that  More

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