2025 Compare Cities Education:
Reading, PA vs Chapin, SC

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Highlights
- Chapin spends 10.9% less per student than Reading.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.6% lower in Chapin than in Reading. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chapin had 34.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reading
 Reading, PAChapin, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,041$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,807  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,684$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4454573
 Students per Counselor346  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Chapin    4 Reviews

Excellent schools with superior ratings. Very clean community with a huge lake to use for boating. Ample amount of restaurants to visit that are both good and welcoming  More

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Over 3 years ago

Amazingly beautiful area with some of the kindest residents. 5 star schools and beautiful Lake Murray is our perfect retirement forever place we chose after vacationing  More

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Moved to Chapin, SC officially 7/2017 after the arduous process of having new home plans done - and redone, finalizing the purchase of our property, two moves, split  More

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