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Rathdrum, ID vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd spends 157.9% more per student than Rathdrum.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.6% lower in Brainerd than in Rathdrum. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Brainerd had 1.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Rathdrum
 Rathdrum, IDBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,702$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,177  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,926$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.94  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31944573
 Students per Counselor402  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Rathdrum    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I've traveled to 109 countries and moved here from Florida three years ago after living in Anacortes, WA; and Marina del Rey, CA. The entire area is beautiful and filled  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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