2025 Compare Cities Education:
Reading, PA vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Lawrence spends 26.2% less per student than Reading.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.1% lower in Lawrence than in Reading. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lawrence had 34.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reading
 Reading, PALawrence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,807  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,995$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3974573
 Students per Counselor346  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%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.  Unlock17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.7%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 Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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