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Red Lodge, MT vs Talkeetna, AK

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- Talkeetna spends 1.5% more per student than Red Lodge.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 79.2% higher in Talkeetna than in Red Lodge. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Talkeetna had 4.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Red Lodge
 Red Lodge, MTTalkeetna, AKUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,230$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,047  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,979$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8124573
 Students per Counselor211  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Red Lodge    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

The quality of life here is steadly deteriorating. People don't assist motorists stranded on the road. Drugs are rampant. What do you expect for a town that has about  More

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Only 2200 people, reasonably good weather (not typical of Montana) a ski resort close to town, nice golf course, and of course; GREAT FISHING. Close to Yellowstone  More

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Reviews for Talkeetna    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We were lucky enough to stay in Talkeetna for a week. We rented a cabin on a lake thru Airbnb. People were friendly and groceries and shops were close by. Can’t wait to  More

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