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Rye, NY vs Cape Elizabeth, ME

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Highlights
- Cape Elizabeth spends 43.3% less per student than Rye.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.2% lower in Cape Elizabeth than in Rye. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cape Elizabeth had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Rye
 Rye, NYCape Elizabeth, MEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,367  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,700$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3604573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.6.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.80.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree13.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.8%1.5%
Reviews for Rye    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Excellent community with terrific schools, proximity to New York City and New England, a vibrant town center and well educated residents. The only draw back is the cost  More

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Over 18 years ago

Small city that offers all the charm of living in a highly educated, upscale small town setting with close proximity to New York City, Connecticut and New England, and  More

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Reviews for Cape Elizabeth    2 Reviews

Cape Elizabeth is a lovely town, right on the Maine shoreline, and just outside the city of Portland. If you love nature and the outdoors, you will love Cape Elizabeth.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Moved to CE in 2007 and find it to be very beautiful seacoast town that includes farms, Maine coast views, great seafood and local produce, and a homey feel. The local  More

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