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Rockford, MI vs St. Cloud, MN

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- St. Cloud spends 8.4% more per student than Rockford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.0% lower in St. Cloud than in Rockford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Cloud had 4.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Rockford
 Rockford, MISt. Cloud, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,893$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,296  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,680$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7404573
 Students per Counselor681  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Rockford    3 Reviews

Rockford is the ideal community for just outside of the Grand Rapids city. Outstanding schools, kind people, and a sweet downtown. There are beautiful neighborhoods  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived here for 15 years and love it. I have raised three children in the schools here and they are among the best in the state. All the schools are blue ribbon  More

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Over 18 years ago

I love living in Rockford, it's small, quiet and close to every thing you need (Grand Rapids). I am planning to move to Melbourne, Florida within the next couple months,  More

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Reviews for St. Cloud    11 Reviews

The scenery and the water is amazing here affordable living for retired people  More

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Over 4 years ago

Lived here previously, have friends that still do. i don't know why anyone stays. It is the armpit of the state. Smaller town, so everyone knows everyone and is in your  More

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Over 8 years ago

A Stabbing happened at a local mall. I would not recommend the school district either. I heard about bullying in the schools too. I would not recommend living in the  More

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