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Portage Lakes, OH vs Kent, OH

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- Kent spends 13.4% less per student than Portage Lakes.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Kent than in Portage Lakes. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kent had 1.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Portage Lakes
 Portage Lakes, OHKent, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,672$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,529  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,829$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8494573
 Students per Counselor347  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%1.5%
Reviews for Portage Lakes    2 Reviews

There is nothing better in Northeast Ohio than living lakefront on the Portage Lakes. There is always something to do in every season. In the spring we enjoy watching  More

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Most likely the best kept secret in Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, Portage Lakes near Akron is one of those very rare places in America, where you can enjoy  More

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Reviews for Kent    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

We returned to Kent after several decades. Disappointed and looking to move out. If you like tons of roadside litter and crumbling rental properties, then this is the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Kent is a great community which has a lot of character. Kent has an interesting history and great Educational community. Kent was my home for 23 years and I often wish  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Kent for 10 years have witnessed a steady but sharp decline in the quality of life here. First off, violent crime rose 101% in 2007. Second, most  More

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