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Rockland, ME vs Penobscot, ME

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- Penobscot spends 6.2% less per student than Rockland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.4% lower in Penobscot than in Rockland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Penobscot had 7.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Rockland
 Rockland, MEPenobscot, MEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,932$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,254  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,877$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4824573
 Students per Counselor265  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Rockland    8 Reviews
florence · Rockland, ME
expensive but our primary values are here
Over 12 years ago

we are paying our property taxes on a monthly basis now...at $287 per month it is like a mortgage! we have been here 5 years and these taxes have gradually increased  More

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florence · Rockland, ME
expensive but our primary values are here
Over 12 years ago

we are paying our property taxes on a monthly basis now...at $287 per month it is like a mortgage! we have been here 5 years and these taxes have gradually increased  More

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Patricia · Rockland, ME
Beautiful views but weather not the greatest
Over 16 years ago

Rockland is a great town from July through mid October. Lots to see and do, culturally and environmentally but "cooler along the coast" is so true. Naturally  More

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