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Smithland, IA vs Castana, IA

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Highlights
- Castana spends 9.1% more per student than Smithland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.2% lower in Castana than in Smithland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Castana had 3.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Smithland
 Smithland, IACastana, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,579$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,002  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,099$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.61  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4024573
 Students per Counselor460  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock18.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock0.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Smithland    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I have lived in other cities and towns within 120 miles of Smithland and nothing compares to this community. Nestled in the Missouri River Valley and along side Loess  More

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