2025 Compare Cities Education:
Reading, PA vs Covington, KY

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Highlights
- Covington spends 32.9% less per student than Reading.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.1% higher in Covington than in Reading. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Covington had 19.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reading
 Reading, PACovington, KYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,085$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,807  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,459$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8014573
 Students per Counselor346  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Covington    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Covington is an amazing city with beautiful old homes, a rich history and just minutes away from Cincinnati Ohio and all the culture and wonderful events there. The  More

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Over 13 years ago

I grew in Covington an it used to be a great place to live but not anymoore , the crime rate is ridicoulis an herouin has taken the town over, downtown used to be  More

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Covington, Kentucky is a great place to live and work. Depending on what you do for work, Covington is a vibrant exciting city that sits directly on the Ohio River,  More

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