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Powell, OH vs Dayton, OH

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Highlights
- Dayton spends 16.2% more per student than Powell.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.8% lower in Dayton than in Powell. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dayton had 13.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Powell
 Powell, OHDayton, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,432$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,596  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,075$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10254573
 Students per Counselor440  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Powell    5 Reviews

We are in a wonderful community. The people are friendly and the children are very courteous. What is even better is the school district is one of the tops in the state  More

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We are in a wonderful community. The people are friendly and the children are very courteous. What is even better is the school district is one of the tops in the state  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have had four children attend the Olentangy School system over the past 15 years. I have been impressed with the manner in which the administration has accommodated  More

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Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 7 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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