2025 Compare Cities Education:
Racine, WI vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Harrisburg spends 1.1% less per student than Racine.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.2% higher in Harrisburg than in Racine. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Harrisburg had 6.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Racine
 Racine, WIHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,739$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,802  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,762$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.29  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10044573
 Students per Counselor325  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Racine    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Sad to see how far it has fallen over the last three decades or so. Still very depressed  More

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This city is a complete mess. I have lived all over the US for work and this place is a little Detroit after the great depression post 2008. Work is non-existent and  More

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Over 12 years ago

No jobs, no recreation. Poor education. High crime.  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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