2024 Compare Cities Education:
Reno, NV vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Lawrence spends 2.5% less per student than Reno.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.7% lower in Lawrence than in Reno. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lawrence had 7.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reno
 Reno, NVLawrence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,626$13,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,842$11,316$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,562$6,995$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.1413.7716.23
 Students per Librarian4913974573
 Students per Counselor336539530
 Grade School Educ.4.2%0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%2.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.89.8%96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.3%17.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.3%6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.5%55.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.2%17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%3.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.3%5.7%1.5%
Reviews for Reno    91 Reviews

K · Reno, NV

Pros: Absolutely beautiful. Lots to do outdoors. Lots of community events, live music, performing arts entertainment, street festivals, etc. Many areas are very  More

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Over 4 years ago

Yeah I moved here from the Midwest and wouldn’t ever go back. The weather, outdoor activities, closeness to national parks and the coast of California and Oregon are  More

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I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Not when it was "silicon valley". I had to basically flee after my son was born, 20 years ago because I was drowning financially.  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 9 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 11 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 12 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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